Work

Laser Ablation for Cancer: Past, Present and Future

Year: 2017

Type: review

Abstract: Laser ablation (LA) is gaining acceptance for the treatment of tumors as an alternative to surgical resection. This paper reviews the use of lasers for ablative and surgical applications. Also reviewed are solutions aimed at improving LA outcomes: hyperthermal treatment planning tools and thermometric techniques during LA, used to guide the surgeon in the choice and adjustment of the optimal laser settings, and the potential use of nanoparticles to allow biologic selectivity of ablative treatments. Promising technical solutions and a better knowledge of laser-tissue interaction should allow LA to be used in a safe and effective manner as a cancer treatment.

Source: Journal of Functional Biomaterials

DOI: 10.3390/jfb8020019

Authors: Emiliano Schena, Paola Saccomandi, Yuman Fong

Institutions: Università Campus Bio-Medico, Institut de Chirurgie Guidée par l'Image, City Of Hope National Medical Center, City of Hope

Language: English

Topic: Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,258