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Christopher R. Bailey, MD
- Associate Program Director for IR/DR Residency
Expertise: Interventional Radiology
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD
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Robert Liddell, MBBCH
- Director, Interventional Radiology
Expertise: Vascular Interventional Radiology
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD
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Christos S. Georgiades, MD PhD
- Director of Interventional Oncology
Expertise: Interventional Radiology
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD
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Kelvin Hong, MBBCH
- Executive Vice Chair of Radiology
Expertise: Interventional Radiology
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD
Vascular and Interventional Radiology Procedure: Histotripsy
Histotripsy represents a technological leap forward in the field of tumor destruction or ablation. It is an entirely non-invasive treatment option targeting tumors using focused sound waves. It is FDA-approved for the treatment of liver lesions of any origin including all types of cancers, as well as certain benign liver lesions that warrant treatment. Histotripsy is an outpatient procedure that, when compared to other traditional tumor ablative methods, is associated with fewer risks because of its non-invasive nature.
Histotripsy: What You Need to Know
- Patients who might not be good candidates for other cancer treatments using ablation may be candidates for histotripsy.
- The treatment is guided by ultrasound imaging, which lets your doctor target only the tumor and also monitor the procedure's progress.
- Ultrasound waves destroy the targeted cancer cells, which take one to two months for the body to absorb.
- The procedure is outpatient and causes minimal downtime for patients.
Why choose Johns Hopkins Radiology for histotripsy?
Johns Hopkins is among the first institutions to offer this new treatment option. Our experts have received special training on histotripsy and are members of a multidisciplinary group of physicians dedicated to the treatment of liver tumors. Our experts review each individual patient's condition and create an appropriate treatment plan.
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