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Robot-assisted radiofrequency ablation of primary and secondary liver tumours: early experience

Authors: Basri Johan Jeet Abdullah, Chai Hong Yeong, Khean Lee Goh, Boon Koon Yoong, Gwo Fuang Ho, Carolyn Chue Wai Yim, Anjali Kulkarni

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Objective

Computed tomography (CT)-compatible robots, both commercial and research-based, have been developed with the intention of increasing the accuracy of needle placement and potentially improving the outcomes of therapies in addition to reducing clinical staff and patient exposure to radiation during CT fluoroscopy. In the case of highly inaccessible lesions that require multiple plane angulations, robotically assisted needles may improve biopsy access and targeted drug delivery therapy by avoidance of the straight line path of normal linear needles.

Methods

We report our preliminary experience of performing radiofrequency ablation of the liver using a robotic-assisted CT guidance system on 11 patients (17 lesions).

Results/Conclusion

Robotic-assisted planning and needle placement appears to have high accuracy, is technically easier than the non-robotic-assisted procedure, and involves a significantly lower radiation dose to both patient and support staff.

Key Points

• An early experience of robotic-assisted radiofrequency ablation is reported

• Robotic-assisted RFA improves accuracy of hepatic lesion targeting

• Robotic-assisted RFA makes the procedure technically easier with significant lower radiation dose

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Title: Robot-assisted radiofrequency ablation of primary and secondary liver tumours: early experience
Authors: Basri Johan Jeet Abdullah
Chai Hong Yeong
Khean Lee Goh
Boon Koon Yoong
Gwo Fuang Ho
Carolyn Chue Wai Yim
Anjali Kulkarni
Publication date: 01-01-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-013-2979-7

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Robot-assisted radiofrequency ablation of primary and secondary liver tumours: early experience

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results/Conclusion

Key Points

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results/Conclusion

Key Points

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