2024
Electrochemotherapy in the Locoregional Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Systematic Review
Barbieri P, Posa A, Lancellotta V, Madoff D, Maresca A, Cornacchione P, Tagliaferri L, Iezzi R. Electrochemotherapy in the Locoregional Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Systematic Review. Current Oncology 2024, 31: 7403-7413. PMID: 39590176, PMCID: PMC11592455, DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31110546.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCRC liver metastasesLiver metastasesColorectal cancerComplete responseOverall survivalProgressive diseaseInclusion criteriaResection of CRC liver metastasesTreatment of CRC liver metastasisColorectal cancer liver metastasesSystematic searches of PubMedFrequent liver metastasesMedian overall survivalSecondary liver cancerFollow-up durationColorectal Liver MetastasesMultiple risk factorsCancer-related mortalitySearch of PubMedECT-related complicationsEvidence qualityLocoregional treatmentSurgical resectionIdentified articlesGRADE approachTumor response assessment in hepatocellular carcinoma treated with immunotherapy: imaging biomarkers for clinical decision-making
Sobirey R, Matuschewski N, Gross M, Lin M, Kao T, Kasolowsky V, Strazzabosco M, Stein S, Savic L, Gebauer B, Jaffe A, Duncan J, Madoff D, Chapiro J. Tumor response assessment in hepatocellular carcinoma treated with immunotherapy: imaging biomarkers for clinical decision-making. European Radiology 2024, 1-11. PMID: 39033181, DOI: 10.1007/s00330-024-10955-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedian overall survivalTumor response criteriaTumor response assessmentHepatocellular carcinoma patientsHepatocellular carcinomaTumor responseOverall survivalResponse criteriaResponse assessmentNon-respondersPoorer median overall survivalPrediction of tumor responsePredictive valueHepatocellular carcinoma immunotherapyDisease controlPrognostic of survivalClinical baseline parametersLog-rank testKaplan-Meier curvesMultivariate Cox regressionPredicting overall survivalCox regression modelsSurvival benefitStratify patientsMRI pre-Atezolizumab and bevacizumab in combination with TACE for patients with BCLC B HCC.
Stein S, Cheng W, Wiess C, Pollak J, Perez Lozada J, Chapiro J, Madoff D. Atezolizumab and bevacizumab in combination with TACE for patients with BCLC B HCC. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2024, 42: tps584-tps584. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2024.42.3_suppl.tps584.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRates of grade 3Grade 3Child-Pugh A cirrhosisBCLC-B HCCCombination of atezolizumabCurative intent therapyMain portal veinRisk of bleedingDiagnosis of HCCSignificant autoimmune diseaseSingle arm pilot studyB HCCECOG PSEffective regimenOpen-labelOverall survivalGastroesophageal varicesIntent therapyPredicted probabilityAutoimmune diseasesHepatic arteryPortal veinHepatic encephalopathyPatientsImprove outcomes
2022
Dragon 1 Protocol Manuscript: Training, Accreditation, Implementation and Safety Evaluation of Portal and Hepatic Vein Embolization (PVE/HVE) to Accelerate Future Liver Remnant (FLR) Hypertrophy
Korenblik R, Olij B, Aldrighetti LA, Hilal MA, Ahle M, Arslan B, van Baardewijk LJ, Baclija I, Bent C, Bertrand CL, Björnsson B, de Boer MT, de Boer SW, Bokkers RPH, Rinkes IHMB, Breitenstein S, Bruijnen RCG, Bruners P, Büchler MW, Camacho JC, Cappelli A, Carling U, Chan BKY, Chang DH, choi J, Font JC, Crawford M, Croagh D, Cugat E, Davis R, De Boo DW, De Cobelli F, De Wispelaere JF, van Delden OM, Delle M, Detry O, Díaz-Nieto R, Dili A, Erdmann JI, Fisher O, Fondevila C, Fretland Å, Borobia FG, Gelabert A, Gérard L, Giuliante F, Gobardhan PD, Gómez F, Grünberger T, Grünhagen DJ, Guitart J, Hagendoorn J, Heil J, Heise D, Herrero E, Hess GF, Hoffmann MH, Iezzi R, Imani F, Nguyen J, Jovine E, Kalff JC, Kazemier G, Kingham TP, Kleeff J, Kollmar O, Leclercq WKG, Ben SL, Lucidi V, MacDonald A, Madoff DC, Manekeller S, Martel G, Mehrabi A, Mehrzad H, Meijerink MR, Menon K, Metrakos P, Meyer C, Moelker A, Modi S, Montanari N, Navines J, Neumann UP, Peddu P, Primrose JN, Qu X, Raptis D, Ratti F, Ridouani F, Rogan C, Ronellenfitsch U, Ryan S, Sallemi C, Moragues JS, Sandström P, Sarriá L, Schnitzbauer A, Serenari M, Serrablo A, Smits MLJ, Sparrelid E, Spüntrup E, Stavrou GA, Sutcliffe RP, Tancredi I, Tasse JC, Udupa V, Valenti D, Fundora Y, Vogl TJ, Wang X, White SA, Wohlgemuth WA, Yu D, Zijlstra IAJ, Binkert CA, Bemelmans MHA, van der Leij C, Schadde E, van Dam RM. Dragon 1 Protocol Manuscript: Training, Accreditation, Implementation and Safety Evaluation of Portal and Hepatic Vein Embolization (PVE/HVE) to Accelerate Future Liver Remnant (FLR) Hypertrophy. CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2022, 45: 1391-1398. PMID: 35790566, PMCID: PMC9458562, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03176-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFuture liver remnant hypertrophyHepatic vein embolizationMulticenter prospective single-arm trialResectable colorectal cancer liver metastasesColorectal cancer liver metastasesProspective single-arm trialFeasibility of resectionCancer liver metastasesDisease-free survivalSingle-arm trialSmall FLRPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsFLR hypertrophyLiver metastasesOverall survivalProspective trialVein embolizationLiver functionSafety profileArm trialLiver volumeWeek 1Week 3Study centers
2021
Thermal ablation alone vs thermal ablation combined with transarterial chemoembolization for patients with small (<3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma
Chai NX, Chapiro J, Petukhova A, Gross M, Kucukkaya A, Raju R, Zeevi T, Elbanan M, Lin M, Perez-Lozada JC, Schlachter T, Strazzabosco M, Pollak JS, Madoff DC. Thermal ablation alone vs thermal ablation combined with transarterial chemoembolization for patients with small (<3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma. Clinical Imaging 2021, 76: 123-129. PMID: 33592550, PMCID: PMC8217099, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.01.043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverall survivalTransarterial chemoembolizationHepatocellular carcinomaThermal ablationTA groupEarly-stage hepatocellular carcinomaMedian overall survivalTherapy-naïve patientsKaplan-Meier analysisMaximum tumor diameterStage hepatocellular carcinomaLog-rank testDrug-eluting beadsSmall hepatocellular carcinomaTerms of TTPHIPAA-compliant IRBSignificant differencesLipiodol-TACELocoregional therapyBCLC stageComplication rateTreatment cohortsTumor diameterAFP levelsPatient group
2020
Hepatocellular carcinoma Liver Imaging Reporting and Data Systems treatment response assessment: Lessons learned and future directions
Aslam A, Gian R, Kambadakone A, Spieler B, Miller FH, Gabr AM, Charalel RA, Kim CY, Madoff DC, Mendiratta-Lala M. Hepatocellular carcinoma Liver Imaging Reporting and Data Systems treatment response assessment: Lessons learned and future directions. World Journal Of Hepatology 2020, 12: 738-753. PMID: 33200013, PMCID: PMC7643220, DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v12.i10.738.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment response algorithmLI-RADS treatment response algorithmLocoregional therapyLiver Imaging ReportingHepatocellular carcinomaTreatment response assessmentTreatment optionsResponse assessmentData System treatment response algorithmImaging ReportingDifferent locoregional therapiesLiver transplant candidacyHCC treatment responseTransplant candidacyOverall survivalSystemic therapyTumor burdenLeading causeTreatment responseLI-RADSTumor assessmentEconomic burdenClinical practiceTumor progressionTherapy
2014
Interventional Radiology Management of Unresectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Talenfeld A, Holzwanger D, Madoff D. Interventional Radiology Management of Unresectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. Medical Radiology 2014, 201-223. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-40558-7_13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInoperable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomaTransarterial therapiesTransarterial chemoinfusionTransarterial radioembolizationIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinomaDrug-eluting bead transarterial chemoembolizationYttrium-90 transarterial radioembolizationChild A cirrhosisInterventional radiology managementUnresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomaAbsence of cirrhosisMedian overall survivalLow tumor burdenBead transarterial chemoembolizationLow tumor gradeSmaller tumor sizeNormal performance statusPercutaneous ablative therapiesPercutaneous thermal ablationThermal ablationExtrahepatic diseaseConventional TACEOverall survivalPerformance statusPortal thrombus
2010
Response, Survival, and Prognostic Factors After Hepatic Arterial Chemoembolization in Patients With Liver Metastases From Cutaneous Melanoma
Ahrar J, Gupta S, Ensor J, Ahrar K, Madoff DC, Wallace MJ, Murthy R, Tam A, Hwu P, Bedikian AY. Response, Survival, and Prognostic Factors After Hepatic Arterial Chemoembolization in Patients With Liver Metastases From Cutaneous Melanoma. Cancer Investigation 2010, 29: 49-55. PMID: 21166498, DOI: 10.3109/07357907.2010.535052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatic artery chemoembolizationOverall survivalCutaneous melanoma metastaticExtrahepatic metastatic sitesHepatic arterial chemoembolizationMedian overall survivalLactate dehydrogenase levelsType of treatmentMelanoma metastaticRadiologic responseDisease stabilizationLiver metastasesMost patientsPatient ageArterial chemoembolizationPrognostic factorsLiver diseaseMetastatic sitesCutaneous melanomaMedical recordsDehydrogenase levelsPatientsSignificant predictorsChemoembolizationSurvivalHepatic Artery Chemoembolization in Patients With Ocular Melanoma Metastatic to the Liver
Gupta S, Bedikian AY, Ahrar J, Ensor J, Ahrar K, Madoff DC, Wallace MJ, Murthy R, Tam A, Hwu P. Hepatic Artery Chemoembolization in Patients With Ocular Melanoma Metastatic to the Liver. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2010, 33: 474-480. PMID: 19935383, DOI: 10.1097/coc.0b013e3181b4b065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatic arterial chemoembolizationOcular melanoma metastaticProgression-free survival durationMedian OS durationOverall survivalLactate dehydrogenase levelsMelanoma metastaticRadiologic responseLiver involvementSurvival durationOS durationDehydrogenase levelsResponse rateBaseline lactate dehydrogenase levelsHigher lactate dehydrogenase levelsMedian overall survivalTumor response rateHepatic artery chemoembolizationShorter overall survivalStable diseaseDisease stabilizationProgressive diseaseArterial chemoembolizationMost patientsPartial response
2009
Major hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma with or without portal vein embolization: Perioperative outcome and survival
Palavecino M, Chun YS, Madoff DC, Zorzi D, Kishi Y, Kaseb AO, Curley SA, Abdalla EK, Vauthey JN. Major hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma with or without portal vein embolization: Perioperative outcome and survival. Surgery 2009, 145: 399-405. PMID: 19303988, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2008.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative portal vein embolizationMajor hepatic resectionPreoperative PVEPVE groupHepatic resectionPortal vein embolizationHepatocellular carcinomaPerioperative outcomesDFS ratesPerioperative deathsVein embolizationSurvival rateDisease-free survival ratesPreoperative transarterial chemoembolizationOverall postoperative complicationsRemnant liver volumeImproved perioperative outcomesOverall survival rateAmerican Joint CommitteeHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusPerioperative mortalityPerioperative riskPostoperative complicationsOverall survival
2007
Hepatic Arterial Embolization and Chemoembolization in the Management of Patients with Large-Volume Liver Metastases
Kamat PP, Gupta S, Ensor JE, Murthy R, Ahrar K, Madoff DC, Wallace MJ, Hicks ME. Hepatic Arterial Embolization and Chemoembolization in the Management of Patients with Large-Volume Liver Metastases. CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2007, 31: 299-307. PMID: 17922160, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-007-9186-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalHepatic arterial embolizationGastrointestinal stromal tumorsOverall survivalNeuroendocrine tumorsRadiologic responseArterial embolizationDisease stabilizationLiver involvementLiver metastasesMajor complicationsLonger progression-free survivalLiver tumor burdenMedian overall survivalMetastatic neuroendocrine tumorsProcedure-related mortalityMajority of patientsManagement of patientsAdditional risk factorsHigh response rateStable diseaseSymptom palliationPartial responsePerformance statusProgressive disease
2006
Hepatic artery chemoembolization for 110 gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Kobayashi K, Gupta S, Trent JC, Vauthey J, Krishnamurthy S, Ensor J, Ahrar K, Wallace MJ, Madoff DC, Murthy R, McRae SE, Hicks ME. Hepatic artery chemoembolization for 110 gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Cancer 2006, 107: 2833-2841. PMID: 17096432, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.22336.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatic artery chemoembolizationGastrointestinal stromal tumorsUse of imatinibOverall survivalOS timeLiver diseaseStromal tumorsTumor responseMetastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumorsExtensive liver involvementMedian OS timeObjective tumor responseMedian PFS timeProgression-free survivalKaplan-Meier methodMajority of patientsDurable tumor responsesExtrahepatic diseaseOS ratesRadiologic responseStable diseaseDisease stabilizationPFS timeExtrahepatic metastasesLiver involvement
2005
Hepatic arterial embolization and chemoembolization for the treatment of patients with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors
Gupta S, Johnson MM, Murthy R, Ahrar K, Wallace MJ, Madoff DC, McRae SE, Hicks ME, Rao S, Vauthey J, Ajani JA, Yao JC. Hepatic arterial embolization and chemoembolization for the treatment of patients with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors. Cancer 2005, 104: 1590-1602. PMID: 16134179, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.21389.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoid TumorCarcinoma, Islet CellChemoembolization, TherapeuticDisease-Free SurvivalEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHepatic ArteryHumansLiver NeoplasmsMaleMedical RecordsMiddle AgedPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSurvival RateConceptsHepatic arterial embolizationProgression-free survivalIslet cell carcinomaMetastatic neuroendocrine tumorsIntact primary tumorOverall survivalCarcinoid tumorsCell carcinomaHigh response rateNeuroendocrine tumorsMultivariate analysisArterial embolizationBone metastasesPrimary tumorMale genderRisk factorsPrognostic variablesResponse rateOnly independent risk factorLonger progression-free survivalPancreatic islet cell carcinomaExtensive liver diseaseOutcomes of patientsIndependent risk factorOnly risk factor