MR-Guided Laser Ablation may offer advantages in minimizing tumor recurrence and enhancing safety near critical structures during ablation of tumors in the liver and kidney.

Visualase Laser Technology

• Because it uses MR imaging, it is usually more precise than conventional surgery
• May cause little or no pain during or after procedure
• Is minimally invasive, access smaller than typically created during a biopsy.
• Usually requires only a one day hospital stay
• Does not limit use of additional or other treatment options
• Is often performed on inoperable tumors

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A Typical Liver Ablation Procedure

	A small flexible laser probe is guided into the target area through a small incision in the skin.
	The patient is transported to an MRI unit. The MRI allows a physician to monitor treatment using special software to measure temperatures.
	Laser light heats and ablates tissue. Temperature maps show the physician the extent of the tissue being destroyed.
	The laser applicator is removed and the small incision is closed with one stitch and or a bandage.

Visualase Technology

Visualase utilizes laser-induced interstitial thermal therapy (LITT).
For more information on LITT and the Visualase Laser Technology visit our technology section.

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