2020
Is There a Role for Combination, Single-Session Selective Transarterial Embolization and Microwave Ablation for Large Renal Masses?
LaRussa S, Vanden Berg RW, Craig KM, Madoff DC, McClure TD. Is There a Role for Combination, Single-Session Selective Transarterial Embolization and Microwave Ablation for Large Renal Masses? CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2020, 43: 1468-1473. PMID: 32613266, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02568-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLarge renal massTransarterial embolizationRenal tumorsRenal massesMicrowave ablationCharleston Comorbidity IndexLarge renal tumorsEvidence of recurrencePost-procedure complicationsAverage tumor sizeSelective transarterial embolizationSmall renal tumorsClear cell carcinomaMeeting inclusion criteriaPatient demographic informationGroin hematomaComorbidity indexResultsEleven patientsAverage BMICase seriesSuccessful ablationTumor sizeCell carcinomaMean ageRENAL score
2018
Treatment of Hepatic Tumors with Inaccessible Vasculature Using an Adjustable Length Dual Occlusion Balloon Catheter System
Madoff DC, Holzwanger DJ, Kishore SA, Friedman T. Treatment of Hepatic Tumors with Inaccessible Vasculature Using an Adjustable Length Dual Occlusion Balloon Catheter System. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2018, 29: 1300-1302. PMID: 30146204, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Characterization of In Vivo Ablation Zones Following Percutaneous Microwave Ablation of the Liver with Two Commercially Available Devices: Are Manufacturer Published Reference Values Useful?
Winokur RS, Du JY, Pua BB, Talenfeld AD, Sista AK, Schiffman MA, Trost DW, Madoff DC. Characterization of In Vivo Ablation Zones Following Percutaneous Microwave Ablation of the Liver with Two Commercially Available Devices: Are Manufacturer Published Reference Values Useful? Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2014, 25: 1939-1946.e1. PMID: 25307296, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Hepatic 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
Hepatic Arterial Embolization and Chemoembolization for Imatinib-Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Kobayashi K, Szklaruk J, Trent JC, Ensor J, Ahrar K, Wallace MJ, Madoff DC, Murthy R, Hicks ME, Gupta S. Hepatic Arterial Embolization and Chemoembolization for Imatinib-Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2009, 32: 574-581. PMID: 19636238, DOI: 10.1097/coc.0b013e31819cca35.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsBenzamidesDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleGastrointestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal Stromal TumorsHepatic ArteryHumansImatinib MesylateLiver NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPiperazinesPrognosisProtein-Tyrosine KinasesPyrimidinesRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeConceptsImatinib-resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumorsGastrointestinal stromal tumorsProgressive liver metastasesHepatic arterial embolizationResponse Evaluation CriteriaOverall survival rateStromal tumorsArterial embolizationLiver metastasesSurvival rateRadiologic responseStable diseaseExtrahepatic metastasesPartial responseSurvival timeMedian progression-free survival timeSolid tumorsProgression-free survival ratesMedian overall survival timeProgression-free survival timeResponse criteriaCox proportional hazards modelAppreciable survival benefitEfficacy of embolotherapyProgression-free survivalThree Hundred and One Consecutive Extended Right Hepatectomies
Kishi Y, Abdalla EK, Chun YS, Zorzi D, Madoff DC, Wallace MJ, Curley SA, Vauthey JN. Three Hundred and One Consecutive Extended Right Hepatectomies. Annals Of Surgery 2009, 127: 171-179. PMID: 19730239, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e3181b674df.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBilirubinChildChi-Square DistributionEmbolization, TherapeuticEndpoint DeterminationFemaleHepatectomyHumansLiverLiver Function TestsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient SelectionPortal VeinPostoperative ComplicationsPreoperative CareRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStatistics, NonparametricConceptsPreoperative portal vein embolizationPostoperative liver insufficiencySafe hepatic resectionPreoperative PVEExtended right hepatectomyLiver insufficiencyRight hepatectomyHepatic resectionPostoperative outcomesEnd pointLiver volumetryIntraoperative blood transfusionPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsLiver volume ratioPortal vein embolizationShort-term outcomesBody mass indexTotal liver volumeMultivariate logistic regressionFLR volumeFuture liverVein embolizationBlood transfusionConsecutive patientsMajor 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
Systemic Chemotherapy and Two-Stage Hepatectomy for Extensive Bilateral Colorectal Liver Metastases: Perioperative Safety and Survival
Chun YS, Vauthey JN, Ribero D, Donadon M, Mullen JT, Eng C, Madoff DC, Chang DZ, Ho L, Kopetz S, Wei SH, Curley SA, Abdalla EK. Systemic Chemotherapy and Two-Stage Hepatectomy for Extensive Bilateral Colorectal Liver Metastases: Perioperative Safety and Survival. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2007, 11: 1498-1505. PMID: 17849166, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-007-0272-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBilateral colorectal liver metastasesColorectal liver metastasesPreoperative portal vein embolizationTwo-stage hepatectomyGroup IGroup IISystemic chemotherapyLiver metastasesSurvival rateDisease-free survival ratesBackgroundTwo-stage hepatectomyDay postoperative mortalityOne-stage hepatectomyPreoperative systemic chemotherapyGroup II patientsMedian hospital stayOutcomes of patientsPortal vein embolizationTreatment of patientsSecond-stage hepatectomyPostoperative mortalityAggressive surgeryBilateral diseaseHospital stayMajor hepatectomy
2005
Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Technique, Complications, and Outcomes
Ahrar K, Matin S, Wood CG, Wallace MJ, Gupta S, Madoff DC, Rao S, Tannir NM, Jonasch E, Pisters LL, Rozner MA, Kennamer DL, Hicks ME. Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Technique, Complications, and Outcomes. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2005, 16: 679-688. PMID: 15872323, DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000153589.10908.5f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous radiofrequency ablationPercutaneous RF ablationRenal tumorsGross hematuriaPrimary tumorTechnical successRF ablationRadiofrequency ablationHigh technical success rateAbdominal wall weaknessTechnical success rateSignificant clinical sequelaeAnterior abdominal wallComputed tomography guidanceClinical sequelaeMinor complicationsRenal functionTransient paresthesiaConsecutive patientsMajor complicationsUrinary obstructionOvernight observationGeneral anesthesiaTomography guidanceMedical records
2003
Management of TIPS-related Refractory Hepatic Encephalopathy with Reduced Wallgraft Endoprostheses
Madoff DC, Perez-Young IV, Wallace MJ, Skolkin MD, Toombs BD. Management of TIPS-related Refractory Hepatic Encephalopathy with Reduced Wallgraft Endoprostheses. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2003, 14: 369-374. PMID: 12631643, DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000058418.01661.48.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shuntRefractory Hepatic EncephalopathyIntrahepatic portosystemic shuntHE recurrenceClinical improvementShunt reductionHepatic encephalopathyBalloon occlusionClinical statusPortosystemic shuntPatientsHours of reductionEndograftEndoprosthesesEncephalopathyRecurrenceShuntWeeks