The aim of the study is to evaluate the use of irreversible electroporation in the treatment of locally advanced cancers of the head of pancreas with vascular spread. This technique would allow to treat the unresectable part of the tumor to make it more accessible for a secondary surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
The aim of the treatment is to sourround the tumour with two to six needles and to deliver a very high voltage current (3000 volts in 70 to 80 microseconds pulses) by a generator synchronized with an electrocardiogram.
CHU Poitiers
Poitiers, France
R0 resection rate
Assessment of the R0 resection (complete tumour removal with negative resection margins) rate of locally advanced pancreatic cancer treated by electroporation
Time frame: 3 months
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