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Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 4/2017

Open Access 01-04-2017 | New Technology

A new technique for minimally invasive irreversible electroporation of tumors in the head and body of the pancreas

Authors: David Stillström, Henrik Nilsson, Michaela Jesse, Matthias Peterhans, Eduard Jonas, Jacob Freedman

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 4/2017

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Abstract

Background

Palliative irreversible electroporation of pancreatic adenocarcinomas is rapidly gaining in interest since a large proportion of these patients cannot be radically resected.

Methods

This is a description of a minimally invasive approach to irreversible electroporation of pancreatic tumors using computer-assisted navigation, laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasound to correctly guide electrodes into the tissue.

Results

The procedure is presented.

Conclusion

Minimally invasive irreversible electroporation of pancreatic tumors through computer-assisted navigation of needles during laparoscopy is a feasible and accurate approach.
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Metadata
Title
A new technique for minimally invasive irreversible electroporation of tumors in the head and body of the pancreas
Authors
David Stillström
Henrik Nilsson
Michaela Jesse
Matthias Peterhans
Eduard Jonas
Jacob Freedman
Publication date
01-04-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-016-5173-6

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