J Korean Radiol Soc.  2003 Feb;48(2):163-169. 10.3348/jkrs.2003.48.2.163.

An Experimental Study of Simultaneous Ablation with Dual Probes in Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation

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  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Korea. rhimhc@hanyang.ac.kr

Abstract

PURPOSE
To determine the differences between sequential ablation with a single probe and simultaneous ablation with dual probes.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
: Using two 14-gauge expandable probes (nine internal prongs with 4-cm deployment), radiofrequency was applied sequentially (n=8) or simultaneously (n=8) to ten ex-vivo cow livers. Before starting ablation, two RF probes with an inter-probe space of 2 cm (n=8) or 3 cm (n=8) were inserted. In the sequential group, switching the connecting cable to an RF generator permitted ablation with the second probe just after ablation with the first probe had finished. In the simultaneous group, single ablation was performed only after connecting the shafts of both RF probes using a connection device. Each ablation lasted 7 minutes at a target temperature of 105-110 degrees C. The size and shape of the ablated area, and total ablation time were then compared between the two groups.
RESULTS
With 2-cm spacing, the group, mean length and overlapping width of ablated lesions were, respectively, 5.20 and 5.05 cm in the sequential group (n=4), and 5.81 and 5.65 cm in the simultaneous group (n=4). With 3-cm spacing, the corresponding figures were 4.99 and 5.60 cm in the sequential group (n=4), and 6.04 and 6.78 cm in the simultaneous group (n=4). With 2-cm spacing, the mean depth of the proximal waist was 0.58 cm in the sequential (group and 0.28 cm in the simultaneous group, while with 3-cm spacing, the corresponding figures were 1.65 and 1.48 cm. In neither group was there a distal waist. Mean total ablation time was 23.4 minutes in the sequential group and 14 minutes in the simultaneous group.
CONCLUSION
In terms of ablation size and ablation time, simultaneous radiofrequency ablation with dual probes is superior to sequential ablation with a single probe. A simultaneous approach will enable an operator to overcome difficulty in probe repositioning during overlapping ablations, resulting in complete ablation with a successful safety margin.

Keyword

Liver, interventional procedures; Liver, radiofrequency ablation

MeSH Terms

Catheter Ablation
Liver
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