Percutaneous Therapies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Evolution of Liver Directed Therapies
Timothy C. Huber, Teodora Bochnakova, Yilun Koethe, Brian Park, Khashayar Farsad
Abstract
Abstract: Percutaneous ablation is a mainstay of treatment for early stage, unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Recent advances in technology have created multiple ablative modalities for treatment of this common malignancy. The purpose of this review is to familiarize readers with the technical and clinical aspects of both existing and emerging percutaneous treatment options for HCC. Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma, ablation, microwave, radiofrequency, electroporation, nanoparticles, cryoablation
Topics & Concepts
Hepatocellular carcinomaPercutaneousCryoablationMedicineRadiofrequency ablationMicrowave ablationIrreversible electroporationMalignancyAblative caseAblationRadiologyTreatment modalityOncologySurgeryInternal medicineElectroporationRadiation therapyChemistryBiochemistryGeneHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisHepatitis B Virus StudiesLiver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment