Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE) is a sophisticated palliative option for treating liver cancers, such as Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and Cholangiocarcinoma.
A PICC line, or peripherally inserted central catheter, is a slender, flexible tube inserted into a vein in the arm, leg, or neck, with its tip positioned in a major vein near the heart.
TACE is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat liver cancer. It involves delivering chemotherapy directly into the tumor’s blood vessels along with a blocking agent to cut off its blood supply.
Microwave ablation (MWA) is a minimally invasive technique that uses microwave energy to destroy cancerous tumors. It is an excellent option for patients who are not candidates for surgery or have tumors that are too large or challenging to remove surgically.
PTBD is a medical procedure used to diagnose or treat bile duct obstructions. The goal is to identify the site of the blockage and/or place a temporary catheter to drain bile. This procedure is ideal for patients seeking to avoid surgery or those for whom surgery poses significant risks, as it typically involves fewer complications than surgical options.
Microwave Ablation (MWA)
Microwave ablation (MWA) is a minimally invasive technique that uses microwave energy to destroy cancerous tumors. It is an excellent option for patients who are not candidates for surgery or have tumors that are too large or challenging to remove surgically.
Benefits
- Minimally invasive: MWA involves less pain, lower risk, and a quicker recovery compared to surgery.
- Faster procedure: MWA is quicker than other ablation methods, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
- Multiple tumors treated simultaneously: MWA can target several tumors in a single session.
- Effective for larger tumors: MWA can treat tumors that are larger than those suitable for other techniques.
- Safe for tumors near major vessels: MWA can treat tumors located close to major arteries or veins with precision and safety.
Applications
- Treating cancers in the liver, lungs, kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, and bones.
- Managing metastatic tumors that have spread to the liver or lungs from other areas of the body.