Robotic versus freehand CT-guided radiofrequency ablation of pulmonary metastases: a comparative cohort study.
Edward W JohnstonJodie BassoFrancisca SilvaArafat HarisRobin L JonesNasir KhanHelen LawrenceJakob Mathiszig-LeeJames McCallDavid C CunninghamNicos FotiadisPublished in: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery (2023)
Robotic radiofrequency ablation of pulmonary metastases with general anesthesia and high frequency jet ventilation is feasible and safe. Targeting accuracy is high, and fewer needle/electrode manipulations are required to achieve a satisfactory position for ablation than freehand placement, with early indications of reduced complications.
Keyphrases
- radiofrequency ablation
- high frequency
- transcranial magnetic stimulation
- pulmonary hypertension
- ultrasound guided
- minimally invasive
- computed tomography
- robot assisted
- image quality
- contrast enhanced
- magnetic resonance imaging
- cancer therapy
- dual energy
- positron emission tomography
- intensive care unit
- respiratory failure
- carbon nanotubes
- atrial fibrillation
- mechanical ventilation