Application of irreversible electroporation ablation in oncology - a narrative review

Abstract

Irreversible electroporation-IRE is an innovative cancer treatment method that can selectively destroy cancer cells without damaging surrounding tissues. It is a safe and effective alternative to traditional methods, with the patient faster recover potential and spare critical body structures such as blood vessels and nerves.In surgical oncology, the IRE treatment technique is used especially in cases where other methods are not possible or have limited effectiveness. The method is proving to be seen as an effective local treatment with good clinical results and limited side effects in prostate, biliary, pancreatic, kidney and liver cancers.

Keywords

• Irreversible electroporation-IRE
• literature review
• prostate cancer (PCa)
• Perihinal bile tract cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Kidney tumors