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Thermal Ablation for the Treatment of Abdominal Tumors
Published on: March 7, 2011
Liver tumor ablation: percutaneous and open approaches
Srikanth Padma1, John B Martinie, David A Iannitti
1Section of Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery, Division of GI & Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, USA.
Journal of Surgical Oncology
|December 18, 2009
Summary
Liver cancer affects over a million people globally each year. This review covers ablation therapies for unresectable liver tumors, offering alternatives to surgery.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Hepatology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Liver cancer incidence exceeds one million cases annually worldwide.
- Surgical resection is the primary treatment for resectable liver tumors.
- A significant number of liver tumors are unresectable, necessitating alternative therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the principles of various ablation therapies for malignant liver tumors.
- To discuss the outcomes associated with these regional therapies.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on liver ablation techniques.
- Analysis of principles and clinical outcomes for different ablation modalities.
Main Results:
- Various liver-directed regional therapies exist for unresectable liver tumors.
- Ablation therapies offer treatment options for patients unsuitable for surgery.
Conclusions:
- Ablation therapies are crucial for managing unresectable malignant liver tumors.
- Understanding the principles and outcomes of these therapies is vital for clinical practice.
