Navigated laparoscopic microwave ablation of tumour mimics in pig livers: a randomized ex-vivo experimental trial

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Navigated laparoscopic microwave ablation of tumour mimics in pig livers: a randomized ex‑vivo experimental trial M. N. Thomas1   · G. Dieplinger1 · R. R. Datta1 · R. Kleinert1 · H. F. Fuchs1 · A. Bunck2 · M. Peterhans3 · C. J. Bruns1 · D. Stippel1 · R. Wahba1 Received: 16 July 2020 / Accepted: 15 November 2020 © The Author(s) 2020

Abstract Background  In order to efficiently perform laparoscopic microwave ablation of liver tumours precise positioning of the ablation probe is mandatory. This study evaluates the precision and ablation accuracy using the innovative laparoscopic stereotactic navigation system CAS-One-SPOT in comparison to 2d ultrasound guided laparoscopic ablation procedures. Methods  In a pig liver ablation model four surgeons, experienced (n = 2) and inexperienced (n = 2) in laparoscopic ablation procedures, were randomized for 2d ultrasound guided laparoscopic or stereotactic navigated laparoscopic ablation procedures. Each surgeon performed a total of 20 ablations. Total attempts of needle placements, time from tumor localization till beginning of ablation and ablation accuracy were analyzed. Results  The use of the laparoscopic stereotactic navigation system led to a significant reduction in total attempts of needle placement. The experienced group of surgeons reduced the mean number of attempts from 2.75 ± 2.291 in the 2d ultrasound guided ablation group to 1.45 ± 1.191 (p = 0.0302) attempts in the stereotactic navigation group. Comparable results could be observed in the inexperienced group with a reduction of 2.5 ± 1.50 to 1.15 ± 0.489 (p = 0.0005). This was accompanied by a significant time saving from 101.3 ± 112.1 s to 48.75 ± 27.76 s (p = 0.0491) in the experienced and 165.5 ± 98.9 s to 66.75 ± 21.96 s (p