# Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Recurrent Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Randomized, Open-Label, Controlled Trial

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 52 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Oncology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1200/jco-24-01532 |
| Corresponding authors | Mian Xi |
| Institution | Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/hepatocellular-carcinoma-treatment-and-prognosis/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1200/jco-24-01532](https://doi.org/10.1200/jco-24-01532)

## Topics

Hepatocellular carcinoma · recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma · radiofrequency ablation · Stereotactic body radiotherapy · local progression-free survival · Progression-free survival · Overall survival · Local control rate · Small hepatocellular carcinoma · Randomized controlled trial · Ablation therapy · radiation therapy · hazard ratio · Adverse events · Tumor recurrence · single lesion · Locoregional therapy · Efficacy · Safety · open-label trial · acute adverse events · Long-term adverse events · 2-year local progression-free survival rate · Small hepatocellular carcinoma · HCC ≤5 cm · follow-up · liver cancer treatment

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/hepatocellular-carcinoma-treatment-and-prognosis/2026. Accessed 2026-07-14.

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