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¹First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

Journal of B.U.ON. : Official Journal of the Balkan Union of Oncology

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Medical Technology

Background:

Sarcomas originate from mesodermal tissues and are primarily treated with surgical resection.
Tumor proximity to vital structures often complicates surgical management of sarcomas.
New ablative techniques are being explored for challenging sarcoma cases.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current knowledge and future perspectives of Irreversible electroporation (IRE) in sarcoma management.
To assess the potential of IRE as a therapeutic option for advanced or metastatic sarcomas.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on Irreversible electroporation (IRE) for sarcoma treatment.
Analysis of IRE's efficacy and safety in preclinical and clinical settings.
Evaluation of IRE's application in sarcomas adjacent to critical anatomical structures.

Main Results:

Irreversible electroporation (IRE) has demonstrated promising results in treating various solid tumors, including sarcomas.
IRE has shown survival improvement in primarily inoperable and locally advanced cancers.
The technique is particularly noted for its effectiveness in tumors near vital structures.

Conclusions:

Irreversible electroporation (IRE) may represent a viable therapeutic option for patients with advanced or metastatic sarcomas.
IRE offers a potential alternative when conventional surgical resection is not indicated or feasible.
Further research is warranted to establish IRE's role in the multidisciplinary management of sarcomas.