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    Recurrent Colorectal Liver Metastases: Upfront Local Treatment versus Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy Followed by Local Treatment (COLLISION RELAPSE): Study Protocol of a Phase III Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

    The objective of the COLLISION RELAPSE trial is to prove or disprove superiority of neoadjuvant systemic therapy followed by repeat local treatment (either thermal ablation and/or surgical resection), compared...

    Madelon Dijkstra, Babette I. Kuiper in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (2024)

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    The Added Diagnostic Value of Transcatheter CT Hepatic Arteriography for Intraprocedural Detection of Previously Unknown Colorectal Liver Metastases During Percutaneous Ablation and Impact on the Definitive Treatment Plan

    This study assessed the diagnostic value of CT hepatic arteriography (CTHA) for the intraprocedural detection of previously unknown colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) and the impact on the definitive treatment...

    Susan van der Lei, Jip Opperman in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (2023)

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    Unresectable Intermediate-Size (3–5 cm) Colorectal Liver Metastases: Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy Versus Microwave Ablation (COLLISION-XL): Protocol of a Phase II/III Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial

    Although microwave ablation (MWA) has a low complication rate and good efficacy for small-size (≤ 3 cm) colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), local control decreases with increasing size. Stereotactic body radio...

    Susan van der Lei, Madelon Dijkstra in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (2023)

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    Improved Outcomes of Thermal Ablation for Colorectal Liver Metastases: A 10-Year Analysis from the Prospective Amsterdam CORE Registry (AmCORE)

    To analyze long-term oncological outcomes of open and percutaneous thermal ablation in the treatment of patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM).

    Robbert S. Puijk, Madelon Dijkstra in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (2022)

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    Microwave Ablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Irreversible Electroporation, and Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy for Intermediate Size (3–5 cm) Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Based on good local control rates and an excellent safety profile, guidelines consider thermal ablation the gold standard to eliminate small unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). However, efficacy d...

    Sanne Nieuwenhuizen, Madelon Dijkstra, Robbert S. Puijk in Current Oncology Reports (2022)

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    Propofol Compared to Midazolam Sedation and to General Anesthesia for Percutaneous Microwave Ablation in Patients with Hepatic Malignancies: A Single-Center Comparative Analysis of Three Historical Cohorts

    In percutaneous ablation procedures, periprocedural pain, unrest and respiratory concerns can be detrimental to achieve a safe and efficacious ablation and impair treatment outcome. This study aimed to compare...

    Robbert S. Puijk in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (2019)

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    COLLISION Trial Seeks to Answer Time-Honored Question: “Thermal Ablation or Surgery for Colorectal Liver Metastases?”

    Martijn R. Meijerink, Robbert S. Puijk in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (2019)

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    Colorectal liver metastases: surgery versus thermal ablation (COLLISION) – a phase III single-blind prospective randomized controlled trial

    Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) are widely accepted techniques to eliminate small unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). Although previous studies labelled thermal ablation...

    Robbert S. Puijk, Alette H. Ruarus, Laurien G. P. H. Vroomen in BMC Cancer (2018)

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    Conductivity Rise During Irreversible Electroporation: True Permeabilization or Heat?

    Irreversible electroporation (IRE) induces apoptosis with high-voltage electric pulses. Although the working mechanism is non-thermal, development of secondary Joule heating occurs. This study investigated whe...

    Alette H. Ruarus, Laurien G. P. H. Vroomen in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (2018)

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    Radiofrequency and Microwave Ablation Compared to Systemic Chemotherapy and to Partial Hepatectomy in the Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    To assess safety and outcome of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) as compared to systemic chemotherapy and partial hepatectomy (PH) in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM).

    Martijn R. Meijerink, Robbert S. Puijk in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (2018)