[Optimized laser-induced thermotherapy in treatment of liver metastases of colorectal carcinomas, an interdisciplinary responsibility--a clinical study].

Abstract

In a clinical study, it was investigated whether local tumor control is attainable with laser-induced thermotherapy (LITT) in the treatment of colorectal liver metastasis tumors. Local control of tumor growth was obtainable in completely hyperthermic tumors. Due to the small and inhomogeneous patient population (n = 32), an assessment of the method regarding prognostic gain for the patient is not possible in such a short follow-up period.