The Emprint™ ablation system enables a minimally invasive procedure with few side effects1, fast recovery time2,3 high accuracy4, and predictable margins.5
With the Emprint™ HP ablation system, you get consistent, predictable ablation zones - helping to eradicate a non-resectable liver tumour but preserve healthy liver tissue.5,6,7
For more than 40 years, Medtronic has been the world leader in designing and manufacturing advanced energy-based medical systems and accessories, such as Cool-tip™ E-Series radiofrequency ablation systems and the new Emprint™ ablation system with Thermosphere™ technology.
This course will provide basic concepts of Emprint™ Thermosphere technology microwave ablation and the safe use of devices. By completing this course you will learn best practices with Emprint™ antenna, patient selection for MWA and get tips and tricks when performing the procedure.
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2. Hocquelet A, Balageas P, Laurent C, et al. Radiofrequency ablation versus surgical resection for hepatocellular carcinoma within the Milan criteria: A study of 281 Western patients. Int J Hyperthermia. 2015;31(7):749–757.
3. Zhang M. Ma H, Zhang J, He L, Ye X, Li X. Comparison of microwave ablation and hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta analysis. Onco Targets Ther. 2017;10:4829–4839.
4. De Cobelli F, Marra P, Ratti F, et al. Microwave ablation of liver malignancies: comparison of effects and early outcomes of percutaneous and intraoperative approaches with different liver conditions. Med Oncol. 2017;34(4):49.
5. Vogl TJ, Basten LM, Nour-Eldin A, et al. Evaluation of microwave ablation of liver malignancy with enabled constant spatial energy control to achieve a predictable spherical ablation zone. Int J Hyperthermia. 2018;34(4):492–500.
6. Takahashi H et al. Local Recurrence After Microwave Thermosphere Ablation of Malignant Liver Tumors: Results of a Surgical Series. Surgery 2018 Apr;163(4):709-713.
7. Based on internal test report #RE00085432, An acute GLP study to evaluate the performance and safety of the Emprint SX ablation platform in a porcine model. 2017