Complex and Multi-Organ Tumor Treatments
Personalized Strategies for Complex and Multi-Organ Tumor Treatments
What Is It?
Complex and multi-organ tumor treatments are personalized, image-guided, minimally invasive procedures designed to manage tumors in challenging or multiple anatomical locations. Depending on the patient’s goals—such as tumor control, pain relief, or structural stabilization—a combination of techniques like thermal ablation, electroporation, cementoplasty, or osteosynthesis is selected to achieve the best outcome.
Duration and Hospitalization
- Procedure times typically range from 60 to 120 minutes, depending on tumor complexity and location.
- Most procedures are performed under conscious sedation; general anesthesia is used when clinically indicated.
- Hospital stays range from 1 to 3 days, depending on procedural complexity and recovery needs.
Precautions
- Comprehensive preprocedural assessment—including imaging, lab tests, and functional evaluation—is essential.
- Anticoagulation therapy may need to be adjusted or temporarily stopped.
- Patients with implantable cardiac devices (e.g., pacemakers) require additional evaluation if electroporation is planned.
- Fasting for at least 6 hours before the procedure is typically required.
Expected Recovery
Significant pain relief typically observed within 24 to 72 hours
Early mobilization is encouraged, with partial weight-bearing allowed if stabilization is performed.
- Post-procedural discomfort is usually mild and well tolerated.
Physical therapy may be recommended depending on individual recovery needs.
Follow-Up
Imaging follow-up (CT or MRI) is performed at 1, 3, and 6 months to assess treatment response.
Ongoing clinical and multidisciplinary reassessment is conducted to monitor for recurrence or disease progression and adapt the treatment plan accordingly.
