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EUSRA™ EUS-guided RFA Treatment
Category: RFA Treatment
Details and Features
- Feasible and safe ablative treatment for locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and cystic neoplasms
- Easy approach to target lesions with a great pushability of the needle
- Good echogenicity for safe procedure under EUS-guidance
- Inner cooling system to ablate large volumes of tumor without tissue charring
- A monopolar system
- Compatible with VIVA Combo™ generators ONLY
Indication
Pancreatic tumor (locally advanced pancreatic cancer, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, pancreatic cysts, etc)
Extra pancreatic tumor (liver, adrenal, kidney, GI gyst, etc)
Key Resources
Key Resources
EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation of the porcine pancreas
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Vol.76, No.5: 2012 Dong-Wan Seo, MD, PhD
Initial experience of EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation of unresectable pancreatic cancer
Gastrointestinal endsocopy 2015 Dong Wan Seo, MD, PhD
EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation for management of pancreatic insulinoma by using a novel needle electrode (with videos)
Gastrointestinal Endsocopy 2015 Sundeep Lakhtakia, MD, DM, MNAMS, FASGE
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
Endsoscopy 2015 Elia Armellini, Stefano F. Crino, Marco Ballare, Pietro Occhipinti, MD, Italy
Electrode radiofrequency ablation EUS-guided-EUSRA™
Giornale Italiano Di Endoscopia Digestiva, Marzo 2017 Elia Armellini et al.
Cushing’s syndrome managed by endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of adrenal gland adenoma
Endoscopy 2017;49:E1-E2 Dong Wan Seo, MD, PhD
EUSRA™ EUS-guided RFA Treatment
The EUSRA™ EUS-guided RFA medical treatment helps doctors treat specific health problems more effectively.
What is EUSRA™ EUS-guided RFA Treatment?
EUSRA™ stands for endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation. It’s a special method doctors use to treat certain conditions inside the body, particularly in the digestive system.
How Does it Work?
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS): This part involves a small, flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound device at the end. The doctor guides this tube into the body to get clear images of the organs.
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Once the doctor has a clear view, they use radiofrequency energy (a type of electrical energy) to treat the targeted area. This energy can destroy unwanted tissue, such as tumors or cysts.
What is it Used For?
The EUSRA™ EUS-guided RFA Treatment is used to treat various conditions, including:
- Pancreatic Cysts: These are fluid-filled sacs in the pancreas that can sometimes become cancerous. This treatment helps to destroy these cysts.
- Tumors: Small tumors in the digestive tract can be treated using this method, reducing their size or eliminating them entirely.
Benefits of EUSRA™ EUS-guided RFA Treatment
- Minimally Invasive: This means the treatment does not require large incisions. Instead, it uses a small tube, which makes the procedure less painful and helps with quicker recovery.
- Precise: The ultrasound guidance ensures that doctors can see exactly where they need to treat, making the procedure very accurate.
- Effective: By targeting specific areas, this treatment can effectively destroy harmful tissues, improving the patient’s health.
Conclusion
The EUSRA™ EUS-guided RFA Treatment is an advanced medical procedure that helps doctors treat conditions like pancreatic cysts and small tumors in a precise and minimally invasive way. This leads to better outcomes for patients, with less pain and faster recovery times.
By combining the power of ultrasound and radiofrequency energy, EUSRA™ is making a significant difference in treating digestive system conditions.