Histotripsy for Liver Cancer
Advanced Treatment at Hoag
Histotripsy is a precise, non-invasive cancer treatment option and the only FDA-approved therapy of its kind for treating liver tumors. As one of only a few sites in the country to offer this revolutionary technology, Hoag is proud to provide patients access to the latest FDA-approved treatment options and therapies.
About Histotripsy
Histotripsy is a non-invasive, incisionless treatment that uses targeted ultrasound waves to wipe out cancer cells. The sound waves produce mini bubbles within the tumor, creating pressure to eradicate unhealthy cells, all while keeping surrounding liver structures and healthy tissue intact.
This FDA-approved treatment is performed by Hoag interventional radiologists and can coincide with chemotherapy and other treatment methods. Histotripsy has little to no side effects and patients usually go home the same day.
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Futuristic Treatment
Hoag is one of only two hospitals in the state of California and few in the nation to provide histotripsy – a futuristic treatment technology for combatting liver cancer.
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Combined Expertise
The combined expertise of Hoag Digestive Health Institute and Hoag Family Cancer Institute gives you access to the most advanced diagnostics, therapies and treatment options as well as groundbreaking clinical research.
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Comprehensive Liver Care
Hoag offers the leading comprehensive Liver Program in Orange County, ensuring seamless, coordinated care from diagnosis through treatment – so you can trust that you will have exceptional care.
Our subspecialized team uses advanced diagnostics and therapies including interventional radiology. Hoag’s advanced imaging techniques, precise endoscopic diagnosis and staging, as well as noninvasive endoscopic treatment methods mean you receive the very best care.
Hoag Digestive Health Institute and Hoag Family Cancer Institute clinicians work together to provide liver cancer patients with the very latest treatment options, resulting in better outcomes.
Between our multidisciplinary group of fellowship-trained subspecialists in hepatology, liver surgery, endoscopy and diagnostic and interventional radiology and our care counselor and dietician, we help guide you through your entire care journey. Additionally, we conduct a Liver Case Conference where we discuss complex cases of liver cancer in a multidisciplinary fashion to foster collaboration to drive improved outcomes.
