Microwave Coagulation Therapy for Liver Cancer Using Newly Devised PMCT Electrodes

Abstract

Microwave coagulation therapy (MCT) has been shown to be a reliable method for liver cancer. It can control local liver cancer especially less than 3 cm diameter. But the problems of conventional PMCT electrodes that the diameter of tissue coagulation achievable of with a single electrode insertion is limited, multiple electrode insertions were needed and related complications were occurred dose not resolved. We have recently investigated a newly devised PMCT electrode named PERCUPRO^®. It can elevate the forward power and decrease the reflecting power. It is coated with Teflon and cooled down system.
This article outlines laboratory experience and clinical experience of MCT using PERCUPRO^®. New PMCT electrodes can coagulate lager than previous electrodes in liver. Post-operative complications were not seen in the patients using new type of PMCT electrodes MCT for Liver cancer using PERCUPRO^® electrodes are more effective, useful and safe therapeutic modality for liver cancer compared with conventional PMCT electrodes.