A new technique for minimally invasive irreversible electroporation of tumors in the head and body of the pancreas
Surgical Endoscopy, Volume 31, No. 4, Year 2017
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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.