Intraoperative image-guided liver ablation
Destruction of a liver tumor performed in the operating room during surgery, with ultrasound or CT guidance.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background and indications
During liver surgery, it may be necessary to destroy unresectable tumors located in the future liver remnant. The interventional radiologist intervenes in the operating room to complement the surgical treatment.
Benefits
This combined approach allows treatment of tumors that could not have been treated by surgery alone, while preserving maximum healthy liver tissue.
Procedure
During surgery, the radiologist places an ablation probe directly into the tumor under ultrasound guidance. Ablation is performed using microwave or radiofrequency. Treatment efficacy is verified immediately by imaging.
Risks
Risks include those of liver surgery plus ablation risks (local bleeding, bile duct injury). Overall management is jointly provided by the surgeon and radiologist.
Recovery and follow-up
Hospitalization and recovery depend mainly on the surgery performed. A CT or MRI is performed 4-6 weeks later to assess the result.
Practical information
General anesthesia. Hospital stay: one to two nights.
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnel
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne