MR-Guided Laser Ablation of Hepatic Tumors

Technical Success, Safety, and Short-term Efficacy for MR-Guided Laser Ablation of Hepatic Tumors

This is a pilot study to investigate the performance of MR-guided Laser Induced Thermal Therapy (LITT) in the treatment of liver tumors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with soft tissue tumor metastases to the liver who are referred to Interventional Radiology for treatment.
• Surgery is not a viable or desirable alternative therapy at the time of enrollment
• Radiation therapy has failed or not indicated or can be safely postponed
• Tumor size ≤ 5 cm at its largest diameter
• Tumor position is not in the central liver hilum
• Performance status is ECOG 2 or better in adults
• Patient is able to undergo MRI

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with pacemaker or defibrillator
• Patients with metallic surgical clips close to the site of the intended ablation
• Pregnant women
• Patients with hilar liver lesions