Interstitial laser coagulation for hepatic tumours

Interstitial laser coagulation for hepatic tumours.

BACKGROUND The potential role of interstitial laser coagulation (ILC) for patients with irresectable hepatic tumours is currently being investigated. Since its introduction in 1983 it has evolved into an innovative minimally invasive technique. METHODS On the basis of a Medline literature search and the authors' experience, the principles, current state and prospects of ILC for hepatic tumour...

Long-Term Results of Interstitial Laser Coagulation for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Obstruction

Objectives: Long term data on the outcome of interstitial laser coagulation for the treatment of sub vesical obstruction due to benign prostatic enlargement have been rarely published. Our long-term outcome data are presented and the technique of interstitial laser coagulation is critically evaluated. Methods: We carried out an evaluation of the outcome of consecutive interstitial laser coagula...

Complications of radiofrequency coagulation of liver tumours.

BACKGROUND Radiofrequency coagulation (RFC) is being promoted as a novel technique with a low morbidity rate in the treatment of liver tumours. The purpose of this study was to assess critically the complication rates of RFC in centres with both large and limited initial experience, and to establish causes and possible means of prevention and treatment. METHODS This is an exhaustive review of...

Interstitial laser hyperthermia: a new approach to local destruction of tumours.

The use of local hyperthermia to treat cancer of the internal organs has been limited by the difficulty of controlling delivery of heat and limiting the effects to the tumour, but this can be overcome by using laser light transmitted through thin flexible fibres. Laser energy was delivered to tumours through fibres inserted percutaneously through needles directly into the centre of the tumour a...

The surgery of hepatic tumours.