A5025505954- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Gyrotron and Vacuum Electronics Research
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
2013-2023
The University of Queensland
2012-2022
Women's Hospital
2016
UNSW Sydney
2003-2007
St George Hospital
2003-2007
University Hospital of Basel
1998-2006
St George's Hospital
2003-2006
Swiss Archaeology
2005-2006
Kantonsspital Baselland
2004
Swiss National Science Foundation
2003
<b><i>Background:</i></b> We tested a new, investigational robotic-assisted bronchoscope system with remotely controlled catheter to access small peripheral bronchi real-time driving under live visualization and distal tip articulation of the catheter. The unique remains stationary once located at biopsy position. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> primary objectives this study were evaluate safety feasibility new shape-sensing robotic bronchoscopically...
Rationale: The NLST (National Lung Screening Trial) reported a 20% reduction in lung cancer mortality with low-dose computed tomography screening; however, important questions on how to optimize screening remain, including which selection criteria are most accurate at detecting cancers and what nodule management protocol is efficient. PLCOm2012 (Prostate, Lung, Colorectal Ovarian) Cancer Trial 6-year PanCan (Pan-Canadian Early Detection of Cancer) malignancy risk models two the better...
Objectives To describe the morphologic appearance over time of percutaneously radiofrequency-ablated pulmonary metastases from colorectal cancer and to focus on occurrence most common complications. Methods Twenty patients have been treated with computed tomography (CT)–guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for 41 using expandable 14-gauge StarBurst XL RF electrode along 1500 generator (RITA Medical Systems, Mountain View, CA). The average number lesions per patient was 2.05, ranging 1 4...
Abstract Introduction This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of imaging-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for local control lung metastases from colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods Twenty patients with CRC were treated a RITA® Starburst XL electrode 1500 generator using temperature impedance monitoring. Patients received intravenous sedation analgesia, or anaesthetic, stayed in hospital at least 24 h after treatment. RFA was assessed computed tomography (CT) 1 week...
Laceration of the intercostal artery during pleural procedures is a rare but serious complication. This study evaluates utility thoracic ultrasound (US) to screen for vulnerable vessel compared with gold standard computed tomography (CT).Before undergoing contrast-enhanced CT chest, US was performed on 50 patients high-end and portable machine, an attempt made visualize at three positions across back axilla. These were labelled radio-opaque fiducial markers. On both images, location each...
Abstract Purpose To retrospectively evaluate the feasibility and outcome of using high‐powered percutaneous microwave ablation ( MWA ) in treating medically inoperable early stage non‐small cell lung cancer. Materials Methods From N ovember 2010 to J une 2012, 15 patients underwent CT ‐guided tumours 16 sessions. One patient had a second session for local tumour progression. Each diameter 40 mm or less (median 24 mm). Treatment was evaluated modified response evaluation criteria solid based...
To determine diagnostic rate, complications and patient tolerability of endobronchial ultrasound-guide sheath (EBUS-GS) computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous core biopsy for peripheral lung lesions.Lesions >1 cm diameter on CT were randomised to either EBUS-GS or CT-guided biopsy. Excluded patients with severe chronic obstructive airway disease, lesions touching visceral pleura hilum, symptoms needing bronchoscopic evaluation. Patients completed preprocedure postprocedure...
The aim of this study was to evaluate radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave (MWA) as a viable salvage option for patients with locally recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after radiotherapy.This retrospective conducted on who had received thermal NSCLC post-curative radiotherapy. Medical records follow-up imaging computed tomography (CT) PET-CT were analysed determine time local progression (TTLP) overall survival (OS). TTLP determined according the modified RECIST...
<i>Background:</i> Ultrasound (US) guidance is advocated to reduce complications from thoracocentesis or intercostal catheter (ICC) insertion. Although imaging of the artery (ICA) with Doppler US has been reported, current thoracic guidelines do not advocate this, and bleeding a lacerated ICA continues be rare but serious complication ICC <i>Objectives:</i> It was aim this study describe method visualise at routine US-guided map its course across posterior chest wall....
Pad burns during or after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are a skin complication probably underreported in the literature. We report on 4 severe pad burns, deep second and third degree, 3 patients undergoing of liver malignancies, 1 percutaneously other 2 laparotomy. All occurred at leading edge corner pads attached to patients' thighs. Potential causes discussed. Current dispersive designs do not prevent phenomenon subsequent burns. Further developmental work design with possibility...
Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Tumors with Expandable Needle Electrodes: Tips from Preliminary ExperienceKarin Steinke1 2, Julie King1, Derek W. Glenn3 and David L. Morris1Audio Available | Share
To evaluate the rate of major complications related to percutaneous computed tomography (CT)-guided microwave ablation (MWA) primary and secondary lung malignancies performed at our institution over a 4-year period.From May 2010 September 2014, 70 MWAs were on 51 patients. All intra- post-procedural (as defined by classification proposed Society Interventional Radiology) retrospectively analysed. The results correlated with systematic review available literature MWA in lung.Major encountered...
Abstract Introduction Microwave ablation ( MWA ) is a relatively new minimally invasive treatment option for lung cancer with substantially lower morbidity and mortality than surgery. This retrospective study was performed to evaluate the safety, effectiveness follow‐up imaging of in elderly aged 75 years above. Methods Eleven percutaneous computed tomography CT )‐guided early‐stage non‐small cell NSCLC were 10 patients older. All but one patient treated high‐powered system delivering...
The size of both primary and metastatic lung tumours often exceeds 3 cm in diameter at the time diagnosis. radiofrequency (RF) electrodes three leading companies currently use are designed for a maximum ablation 5 cm. Therefore, tumour to be ablated should not exceed diameter, as 1 safety margin surrounding ideally achieved. A possible solution treating larger is create overlapping ablations, method successfully used (RFA) liver tumours. We report on percutaneous large metastases, 4 cm, 4.5...