The Clinic for Radiology and Nuclear Medicine of the University Clinical Center Tuzla performed microwave ablation of focal changes in the liver, which is a significant step forward in improving minimally invasive treatment of oncology patients.
During this initial session, three patients were treated, two with metastatic liver lesions and one patient with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Microwave ablation is a modern, minimally invasive therapeutic method that uses microwave energy to target tumor tissue through controlled heating. Thanks to its high precision and preservation of surrounding healthy tissue, this procedure allows for a shorter recovery, lower risk of complications, and a faster return to daily activities compared to classic surgical procedures.
According to the head of the Clinic for Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Prof.Dr. Svjetlana Mujagić, the special importance of this method lies in the fact that it enables the treatment of patients who are not candidates for surgery, either due to their general condition or the localization of the disease.
“In carefully selected cases, the outcomes of microwave ablation are comparable to those achieved with surgical treatment, positioning this procedure among the key therapeutic options in modern oncology.
Today’s procedures were led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haris Kurić, an interventional radiology specialist from the University Clinical Center Sarajevo, who performed the initial interventions while providing expert guidance and support to the team at the Clinic for Radiology and Nuclear Medicine of the University Clinical Center Tuzla. Valuable support during the procedures was also provided by the anesthesiology team from the Clinic of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, as well as through excellent collaboration with the Clinic of Surgery, where patients are hospitalized for post- procedural monitoring,” emphasized Prof. Dr. Mujagić.
By introducing microwave ablation, the University Clinical Center Tuzla continues to expand the scope of its interventional radiology services, ensuring that patients have access to advanced, effective, and safe therapeutic procedures within their own institution.
