Histotripsy for Liver Cancer & Tumors
NGMC is the only health system in the state of Georgia, and one of the few in the United States, to offer histotripsy treatment for liver cancer tumors.
What Is Histotripsy?
An innovative non-invasive treatment for liver tumors. Histotripsy uses focused ultrasound waves to precisely destroy cancer cells in the liver without needles or incisions. Research demonstrates that other normal structures in the liver including blood vessels and bile ducts can remain unharmed while destroying the cancer cells around them using histotripsy. These procedures can be performed without disrupting chemotherapy or other treatments and have been shown to have minimal side effects. This new treatment has been FDA-approved for the treatment of liver tumors.
Who Is a Candidate for Histotripsy?
Any patient with liver tumors is a potential candidate for histotripsy. This includes tumors that have formed within the liver or those that have spread to the liver from other organs. Examples include:
- Colon Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Sarcoma / Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
- Liver Metastases
What Are the Benefits of Histotripsy?
- Non-Invasive / No Incisions
- No Ionizing Radiation
- Preserves Normal Liver Structures
- Highly Effective
- Faster Procedure
- Minimal Recovery Time
Learn More
The best way to get in touch with our program is to submit our eligibility form or to call us at 770-219-0068.