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April 10, 2026MedicinaOpen Access

Percutaneous Transhepatic Endobiliary Microwave Ablation Before Stenting for Malignant Obstructive Jaundice: Evidence Synthesis and Preliminary Technical Experience

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AHAdam HatzidakisNMNikolas MatthaiouLKLeonidas Kougias

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Overview

Review assesses microwave ablation combined with stenting for malignant biliary obstruction, suggesting potential benefits.

Key Points

  • This review aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous microwave ablation for malignant biliary obstruction.
  • Reviewed existing literature on endobiliary microwave ablation (MWA) and stenting.
  • Analyzed technical feasibility of MWA for treating intraductal tumors.
  • Examined patient outcomes and complications associated with MWA and stenting.
  • Endobiliary thermal ablation is technically feasible and safe when combined with stenting.
  • MWA may prolong stent patency and reduce repeat procedures compared to stenting alone.
  • New MWA systems offer deeper and more even heating, improving local tumor control.

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Hatzidakis et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d893a86c1944d70ce04a5dhttps://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62040611
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