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ModiLite Publications

Thyroid Bening Nodules

Image-guided thermal ablation in autonomously functioning thyroid nodules. A retrospective multicenter three-year follow-up study from the Italian Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Thyroid (MITT) Group
Mauri G, Papini E, Bernardi S, Barbaro D, Cesareo R, De Feo P, Deandrea M, Fugazzola L, Gambelunghe G, Greco G, Messina C, Monti S, Mormile A, Negro R, Offi C, Palermo A, Persani L, Presciuttini F, Solbiati LA, Spiezia S, Stacul F, Viganò M, Sconfienza LM.
Eur Radiol. 2022 Mar;32(3):1738-1746

Ultrasound-guided laser ablation of very large benign thyroid nodules: 4-year, retrospective follow-up in 24 patients.
Gambelunghe G, Ristagno S, Stefanetti E, Avenia N, De Feo P.
Int J Hyperthermia. 2022;39(1):217-221

Long-Term Follow-Up of Single-Fiber Multiple Low-Intensity Energy Laser Ablation Technique of Benign Thyroid Nodules.
Squarcia M, Mora M, Aranda G, Carrero E, Martínez D, Jerez R, Valero R, Berenguer J, Halperin I, Hanzu FA.
Front Oncol. 2021 Dec 7;11:584265.

Laser Ablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Thyroid Nodules: 12-Month Results of a Randomized Trial (LARA II Study).
Cesareo R, Manfrini S, Pasqualini V, Ambrogi C, Sanson G, Gallo A, Pozzilli P, Pedone C, Crescenzi A, Palermo A.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 May 13;106(6):1692-1701.

Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Laser Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: Results of 10-Year Follow-Up in 171 Patients.
Gambelunghe G, Stefanetti E, Avenia N, De Feo P.
J Endocr Soc. 2021 May 5;5(7):bvab081.

2020 European Thyroid Association Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Image-Guided Ablation in Benign Thyroid Nodules.
Papini E, Monpeyssen H, Frasoldati A, Hegedüs L.
Eur Thyroid J. 2020 Jul;9(4):172-185.

Laser Ablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Non-Functioning Thyroid Nodules: Six-Month Results of a Randomized, Parallel, Open-Label, Trial (LARA Trial).
Cesareo R, Pacella CM, Pasqualini V, Campagna G, Iozzino M, Gallo A, Lauria Pantano A, Cianni R, Pedone C, Pozzilli P, Taffon C, Crescenzi A, Manfrini S, Palermo A.
Thyroid. 2020 Jun;30(6):847-856

Microwave Ablation Compared With Laser Ablation for Treating Benign Thyroid Nodules in a Propensity-Score Matching Study.
Shi YF, Zhou P, Zhao YF, Liu WG, Tian SM, Liang YP.
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2019 Dec 13;10:874

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Laser Ablation of the Thyroid Gland in a Swine Model: Comparison of Ablation Parameters and Ablation Zone Dimensions
Ridouani F, Tuttle RM, Ghosn M, Li D, Wong RJ, Fagin JA, Monette S, Solomon SB, Camacho JC
Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology (2021)

Laser Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Pilot Study With a Preliminary Analysis of the Employed Energy
De Freitas RMC, Miazaki AP, Tsunemi MH, de Araujo Filho VJF, Marui S, Danilovic DLS, Buchpiguel CA, Chammas MC.
Lasers Surg Med. 2019 Jul 25.

Safety and efficacy of thermal ablation (radiofrequency and laser): should we treat all types of thyroid nodules?
Ben Hamou A, Ghanassia E, Espiard S, Abi Rached H, Jannin A, Correas JM, Do Cao C, Kyheng M, Vantyghem MC, Monpeyssen H.
Int J Hyperthermia. 2019;36(1):666-676.

Quality of life and outcomes in patients with a large toxic adenoma undergoing laser ablation plus radioiodine vs lobectomy
Negro R, Greco G.
Int J Hyperthermia. 2018 Dec 16:1-5.

Minimally-invasive treatments for benign thyroid nodules: a Delphi-based consensus statement from the Italian minimally invasive treatments of the thyroid (MITT) group.
Papini E, Pacella CM, Solbiati LA, Achille G, Barbaro D, Bernardi S, Cantisani V, Cesareo R, Chiti A, Cozzaglio L, Crescenzi A, De Cobelli F, Deandrea M, Fugazzola L, Gambelunghe G, Garberoglio R, Giugliano G, Luzi L, Negro R, Persani L, Raggiunti B, Sardanelli F, Seregni E, Sollini M, Spiezia S, Stacul F, Van Doorne D, Sconfienza LM, Mauri G.
Int J Hyperthermia. 2019;36(1):376-382.

Superb Microvascular Imaging Compared with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for Assessing Laser Ablation Treatment of Benign Thyroid Nodules
Liu W, Zhou P, Zhao Y, Tian S, Wu X.
Biomed Res Int. 2018 Dec 23;2018:1025657.

Percutaneous laser ablation of benign thyroid nodules: a one year follow-up study.
Rahal Junior A, Falsarella PM, Mendes GF, Hidal JT, Andreoni DM, Lúcio JFF, Queiroz MRG, Garcia RG.
Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2018 Nov 29;16(4):eAO4279.

Percutaneous laser ablation for benign and malignant thyroid diseases
Mauri G, Nicosia L, Della Vigna P, Varano GM, Maiettini D, Bonomo G, Giuliano G, Orsi F, Solbiati L, De Fiori E, Papini E, Pacella CM, Sconfienza LM.
Ultrasonography. 2018 Sep 17.

Benign thyroid nodule unresponsive to radiofrequency ablation treated with laser ablation: a case report
Oddo S, Balestra M, Vera L, Giusti M.
J Med Case Rep. 2018 May 11;12(1):127.

Percutaneous Ethanol Injection in Combination with Laser Ablation for a 100 ml Partially Cystic Thyroid Nodule
Negro R, Greco G.
Case Rep Endocrinol. 2018 Feb 15;2018:8046378.

A single session of laser ablation for toxic thyroid nodules: three-year follow-up results
Gambelunghe G, Stefanetti E, Colella R, Monacelli M, Avenia N, De Feo P.
Int J Hyperthermia. 2018 Feb 22:1-5.

Quality of Life in Patients Treated with Percutaneous Laser Ablation for Non-Functioning Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Single-Center Study
Oddo S, Felix E, Mussap M, Giusti M.
Korean J Radiol 2018;19(1):175-184

Image-guided thermal ablation of benign thyroid nodules
Pacella CM.
J Ultrasound. 2017 Nov 14;20(4):347-349.

A comparison of laser with radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules: a propensity score matching analysis
Pacella CM et al
Int J Hyperthermia. 2017 Jun 12:1-9.

Percutaneous laser ablation for benign thyroid nodules: a meta-analysis
Sui WF, Li JY, Fu JH.
Oncotarget. 2017 May 17.

Laser ablation is more effective for spongiform than solid thyroid nodules. A 4-year retrospective follow-up study
Negro R, Salemb TM and Greco G.
Int J Hyperthermia. 2016 Nov;32(7):822-8.

Benign thyroid nodules treatment using percutaneous laser ablation (PLA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
Mauri G, Cova L, Monaco CG, Sconfienza LM, Corbetta S, Benedini S, Ambrogi F, Milani V, Baroli A, Ierace T& Solbiati L
Int J Hyperthermia. 2016 Nov 15:1-5.

Detection of the Single-Session Complete Ablation Rate by Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound during Ultrasound-Guided Laser Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Study
Shuhua Ma, Ping Zhou, XiaominWu, Shuangming Tian, and Yongfeng Zhao
BioMed Research International Volume 2016 (2016), Article ID 9565364, 8 pages

AACE/ACE/AME Thyroid Nodule Guidelines
Gharib H, Papini E, Garber JR, Duick DS, Harrel RM, Hegedüs L, Paschke R, Valcavi R, Vitti P
Endocr Pract. 2016;22 (Suppl 1)

Thyroid: Laser ablation of thyroid nodules is rapid, safe and effective
Geach T.
Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2015 Nov;11(11):631.

Outcomes and Risk Factors for Complications of Laser Ablation for Thyroid Nodules. A Multicenter Study on 1531 Patients
Pacella CM, Mauri G, Achille G, Barbaro D, Bizzarri G, De Feo P, Di Stasio E, Esposito R, Gambelunghe G, Misischi I, Raggiunti B, Rago T, Patelli GL, D’Este S, Vitti P, Papini E.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015 Oct;100(10):3903-10.

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation (LA) in treating symptomatic solid benign thyroid nodules: Our experience in 45 patients
Achille G, Zizzi S, Di Stasio E, Grammatica A, Grammatica L.
Head Neck. 2014 Dec 18.

Thyroid nodule morphology affects the efficacy of ultrasound-guided interstitial laser ablation: A nested case-control study
Gambelunghe G, Bini V, Stefanetti E, Colella R, Monacelli M, Avenia N, De Feo P.
Int J Hyperthermia. 2014 Oct 7:1-4

Long-term Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Laser Ablation for Benign Solid Thyroid Nodules. Results of a Three-Year Multicenter Prospective Randomized Trial
Papini E, Rago T, Gambelunghe G, Valcavi R, Bizzarri G, Vitti P, De Feo P, Riganti F, Misischi I, Di Stasio E, Pacella CM.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2014 Oct;99(10)

Laser ablation and 131-iodine: a 24-month pilot study of combined treatment for large toxic nodular goiter
Chianelli M, Bizzarri G, Todino V, Misischi I, Bianchini A, Graziano F, Guglielmi R, Pacella CM, Gharib H, Papini E.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2014 Jul;99(7)

Diagnosis of endocrine disease: thyroid ultrasound (US) and US-assisted procedures: from the shadows into an array of applications
Papini E, Pacella CM, Hegedus L.
Eur J Endocrinol. 2014 Mar 14;170(4):R133-46

Clinical review: Nonsurgical, image-guided, minimally invasive therapy for thyroid nodules
Gharib H, Hegedüs L, Pacella CM, Baek JH, Papini E
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2013 Oct;98(10):3949-57.

Image-guided percutaneous ablation therapies for local recurrences of thyroid nodule
Pacella CM and Papini E
J.Endocrinol.Invest.36: 61-70;2013

The administration of anesthetic in the thyroid pericapsular region increases the possibility of side effects during percutaneous laser photocoagulation of thyroid nodules
Gambelunghe G, Bini V, Monacelli M, Avenia N, D’Ajello M, Colella R, De Feo P
Lasers Surg Med. 2013

Ultrasound-Guided Interstitial Laser Ablation for Thyroid Nodules Is Effective Only at High Total Amounts of Energy: Results From a Three-Year Pilot Study
Gambelunghe G, Fede R, Bini V, Monacelli M, Avenia N, D’Ajello M, Colella R, Nasini G, De Feo P
Surg Innov. 2012

Percutaneous Laser Ablation of Cold Benign Thyroid Nodules: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study in 122 Patients
Valcavi R,Riganti F,Bertani A,Formisano D, Pacella CM
Thyroid 2010; Volume 20, Number 11

Laser and Radiofrequency Ablation procedures
Valcavi R, Bertani A, Pesenti , Al Jandali, Frasoldati, Formisano, Pacella CM.
Thyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided FNA
Springer

Treatment of Benign Cold Thyroid Nodules: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Percutaneous Laser Ablation Versus Levothyroxine Therapy or Follow-up
Papini E, Guglielmi R, Bizzarri G, Graziano F, Bianchini A, Brufani C, Pacella S, Valle D, Pacella CM.
Thyroid. 2007 Mar;17(3):229-35.

A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided laser photocoagulation for treatment of benign thyroid nodules.
Gambelunghe G, Fatone C, Ranchelli A, Fanelli C, Lucidi P, Cavaliere A, Avenia N, d’Ajello M, Santeusanio F, De Feo P.
J Endocrinol Invest. 2006 Oct;29(9):RC23-6.

Thyroid Tissue: US-guided Percutaneous Interstitial Laser Ablation—A Feasibility Study
Pacella CM, Bizzarri G, Guglielmi R, Anelli V, Bianchini A, Crescenzi A, Pacella S, Papini E.
Radiology. 2000 Dec;217(3):673-7

Metastatic lymph nodes of the neck

Laser Ablation Treatment of Recurrent Lymph Node Metastases from Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Offi C, Misso C, Antonelli G, Esposito MG, Brancaccio U, Spiezia S
Journal of Clinical Medicine (2021)

Percutaneous ultrasound-guided laser ablation for the treatment of cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis: a pilot study.
Yang G, Fang J, Yu T, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Zhao D, Xu J, Wang C.
J Int Med Res. 2019 Jan 11:300060518821818.

Ultrasound-guided laser ablation for local control of neck recurrences of medullary thyroid cancer. A feasibility study.
Persichetti A, Bizzarri G, Guglielmi R, Barnabei A, Bianchini A, Coccaro C, Appetecchia M, Papini E.
Int J Hyperthermia. 2018 Sep 11:1-5.

Role of ultrasound in the assessment of percutaneous laser ablation of cervical metastatic lymph nodes from thyroid carcinoma.
Zhang L, Zhou W, Zhan W.
Acta Radiol. 2017 Jan 1:284185117721261.

Percutaneous laser ablation for treatment of locally recurrent papillary thyroid carcinoma <15 mm
Zhou W, Zhang L, Zhan W, Jiang S, Zhu Y, Xu S.
Clin Radiol 2016 Dec;71(12):1233-1239.

Treatment of Metastatic Lymph Nodes in the Neck from Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Percutaneous Laser Ablation.
Mauri G, Cova L, Ierace T, Baroli A, Di Mauro E, Pacella CM, Goldberg SN, Solbiati L
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2016 Jul;39(7):1023-30

Percutaneous Laser Ablation of Metastatic Lymph Nodes in the Neck from Papillary thyroid carcinoma: preliminary results.
Mauri G, Cova L, Tondolo T, Ierace T, Baroli A, Di Mauro E, Pacella CM, Goldberg SN, Solbiati L
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2013 May 10.

Percutaneous ultrasound-guided laser ablation is effective for treating selected nodal metastases in papillary thyroid cancer.
Papini E, Bizzarri G, Bianchini A, Valle D, Misischi I, Guglielmi R, Salvatori M, Solbiati L, Crescenzi A, Pacella CM, Gharib H.
J Clin Endocrin Metab, 2013 Jan;98(1):E92-7

Adenoma Parathyroid

US-guided laser treatment of parathyroid adenomas.
Appelbaum L, Goldberg SN, Ierace T, Mauri G, Solbiati L.
Int J Hyperthermia. 2020;37(1):366-372.

Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Laser Ablation with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography for Hyperfunctioning Parathyroid Adenoma: A Preliminary Case Series.
Jiang T, Chen F, Zhou X, Hu Y, Zhao Q.
Int J Endocrinol. 2015;2015:673604.

AgathaLite Publications

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SoracteLite Publications

Prostate

3-T MRI and clinical validation of ultrasound-guided transperineal laser ablation of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Manenti G, Perretta T, Calcagni A, Ferrari D, Ryan CP, Fraioli F, Meucci R, Malizia A, Iacovelli V, Agrò EF, Floris R
European Radiology Experimental (2021)

Ultrasound-guided transperineal laser ablation for percutaneous treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a new minimally invasive interventional therapy
Huai-Jie Cai, Jian-Hua Fang, Fan-Lei Kong, Chen-Ke Xu, Chuang-Hua Chen, Wei Wang, Bin Huang
Acta Radiologica (2021)

Feasibility, safety, and efficacy of ultrasound‑guided transperineal laser ablation for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a single institutional experience
Frego N, Saita A, Casale P, Diana P, Contieri R, Avolio PP, Lazzeri M, Hurle R, Buffi NM, Guazzoni GF, Lughezzani G
World Journal of Urology (2021)

Transperineal interstitial laser ablation of the prostate, a novel option for minimally invasive treatment of benign prostatic obstruction
De Rienzo G, Lorusso A, Minafra P, Zingarelli M, Papapicco G, Lucarelli G, Battaglia M, Ditonno P
Eur Urol (2020)

Transperineal Laser Ablation Treatment for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Obstruction: Protocol for a Prospective In Vivo Pilot Study
Van Kollenburg R, Van Riel L, Bloemen PR, Oddens JR, de Reijke TM, Beerlage HP, De Bruin DM
JMIR Res Protoc 2020;9(1):e15687

Transperineal laser ablation for percutaneous treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a feasibility study. Results at 6 and 12 months from a retrospective multi-centric study
Pacella CM, Patelli G, Iapicca G, Manenti G, Perretta T, Ryan CP, Esposito R, Mauri G
Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis (2019).

Transperineal Laser Ablation for Percutaneous Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Feasibility Study
Patelli G, Ranieri A, Paganelli A, Mauri G, Pacella CM
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol (2017).

Kidney

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation is safe and effective in the treatment of small renal tumors in patients at increased bleeding risk
Sartori S, Mauri G, Tombesi P, Di Vece F, Bianchi L, Pacella CM
Int J Hyperthermia. 2018 May 11:1-7

PBLite Publications

Percutaneous Laser Ablation of Liver Metastases from Neuroendocrine Neoplasm. A Retrospective Study for Safety and Effectiveness.
Sartori S, Tombesi P, Di Vece F, Bianchi L, Ambrosio R.
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2019 Aug 13.

Treatment response and preliminary efficacy of hepatic tumour laser ablation under the guidance of percutaneous and endoscopic ultrasonography.
Chai W, Zhao Q, Song H, Cheng C, Tian G, Jiang T.
World J Surg Oncol. 2019 Aug 5;17(1):133.

Percutaneous Laser Ablation of Hepatic Tumors Located in the Portacaval Space: Preliminary Results.
Chai W, Zhao Q, Kong D, Jiang T.
Lasers Surg Med. 2019 Jul 8.

Cost Minimization Analysis of Radiofrequency Compared to Laser Thermal Ablation in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Guarino M, D’Angiolella LS, Falco L, Morando F, Di Costanzo GG, Morisco F, Improta G, Mantovani LG, Caporaso N
Farmeconomia. Health economics and therapeutic pathways 2019;20(1):43-50

Laser ablation is superior to TACE in large-sized hepatocellular carcinoma: a pilot case–control study
Morisco F, Camera S, Guarino M, Tortora R, Cossiga V, Vitiello A, Cordone G, Caporaso N, Di Costanzo GG and Italian Liver Cancer (ITA.LI.CA) group
Oncotarget. 2018; 9:17483-17490.

Percutaneous Laser Thermal Ablation in a Patient with 22 Liver Metastases from Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours: A Case Report
Sartori S, Di Vece F, Bianchi L, Tombesi P
EMJ Hepatol. 2018;6[1]:95-99.

EUS dating with laser ablation against the caudate lobe or left liver tumors: a win-win proposition?
Jiang T, Tian G, Bao H, Chen F, Deng Z, Li J, Chai W.
Cancer Biol Ther. 2018 Mar 4;19(3):145-152.

Efficacy and safety of percutaneous laser ablation therapy for treatment of large HCC.
Camera S, Di Costanzo GG, Tortora R, Addario L, Lampasi F, Tartaglione MT, Cossiga V, Donnaruma L, Caporaso N, Morisco F.
Digestive and Liver Disease. 2016; 48 (1): e50.

Laser ablation with or without chemoembolization for unresectable neuroendocrine liver metastases: a pilot study
Pacella CM, Nasoni S, Grimaldi F, Di Stasio E,Misischi I, Bianchetti S, Papini E.
International Journal of Endocrine Oncology May 2016, Vol.3, No.2, Pages 97-107

Laser ablation for hepatic metastases from neuroendocrine tumors
Tombesi P, Di Vece F, Sartori S.
AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2015 Jun;204(6):W732.

Laser ablation for small hepatocellular carcinoma: State of the art and future perspectives.
Di Costanzo GG, Francica G, Pacella CM.
World J Hepatol 2014 October 27; 6(10): 704-715

Radiofrequency Ablation versus Laser Ablation for the Treatment of Small Hepatocellular
Carcinoma in Cirrhosis: a Randomized Trial.
Di Costanzo GG, Tortora R, D Adamo G, De Luca M, Lampasi F, Addario L, Galeota Lanza A, Picciotto FP, Tartaglione MT, Cordone G, Imparato M, Mattera S, Pacella CM.
J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Mar;30(3): 559-65

A novel needle guide system to perform percutaneous laser ablation of liver tumors using the multifiber technique.
Di Costanzo GG, D’Adamo G, Tortora R, Zanfardino F, Mattera S, Francica G, Pacella CM.
Acta Radiol. 2013 May 23.

Effectiveness, Safety, and Local Progression After Percutaneous Laser Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Nodules up to 4 cm Are Not Affected by Tumor Location
Francica G, Petrolati A, Di Stasio E, Pacella S, Stasi R, Pacella CM.
Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2012 February;199:1393–1401

Influence of ablative margin on local tumor progression and survival in patients with HCC ≤4 cm after laser ablation.
Francica G, Petrolati A, Di Stasio E, Pacella S, Stasi R, Pacella CM.
Acta Radiol. 2012 May 1;53(4):394-400.

Percutaneous laser ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with liver cirrhosis awaiting liver transplantation
Pompili M, Pacella CM, Francica G, Angelico M, Tisone G, Craboledda P, Nicolardi E, Rapaccini GL, Gasbarrini G.
Eur J Radiol. 2009
Review Article: Laser Ablation for Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Pacella CM, Francica G, and Di Costanzo GG.
Radiology Research and Practise. 2011 Oct 20

Long-term outcome of cirrhotic patients with early hepatocellular carcinoma treated with ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation: a retrospective analysis
Pacella CM, Francica G, Di Lascio FM, Arienti V, Antico E, Caspani B, Magnolfi F, Megna AS, Pretolani S, Regine R, Sponza M, Stasi R.
J Clin Oncol. 2009 Jun 1;27(16):2615-21

Percutaneous laser ablation of unresectable primary and metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma
Pacella CM, Stasi R, Bizzarri G, Pacella S, Graziano FM, Guglielmi R, Papini E.
Eur J Radiol. 2008 Apr; 66 (1):88-94

Complications of Laser Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Multicenter Study
Arienti V, Pretolani S, Pacella CM, Magnolfi F, Caspani B, Francica G, Megna AS, Regine R, Sponza M, Antico E, Di Lascio FM.
Radiology. 2008 Mar;246(3):947-55. Epub 2008 Jan 14.

Percutaneous laser ablation in patients with isolated unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer: Results of a phase II study.
Pacella CM, Valle D, Bizzarri G, Pacella S, Brunetti M, Maritati R, Osborn J, Stasi R.
Acta Oncologica 2006; 45: 77-83

Analysis of factors predicting survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with percutaneous laser ablation.
Pacella CM, Bizzarri G, Francica G, Forlini G, Petrolati A, Valle D, Anelli V, Bianchini A, Nuntis SD, Pacella S, Rossi Z, Osborn J, Stasi R.
J Hepatol. 2006 Maggio;44(5):902-9

Percutaneous Laser Ablation in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with a Tumor Size of 4 cm or Smaller: Analysis of Factors Affecting the Achievement of Tumor Necrosis
Walser EM
J Vasc Interv Radiol 2005; 16:1427–1429

Laser Thermal Ablation in the Treatment of Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Results in 74 Patients
Pacella CM, Bizzarri G, Magnolfi F, Cecconi P, Caspani B, Anelli V, Bianchini A, Valle D, Pacella S, Manenti G, Rossi Z.
Radiology. 2001 Dec; 221(3):712-20.

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Long-term Results of Combined Treatment with Laser Thermal Ablation and Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization
Pacella CM, Bizzarri G, Cecconi P, Caspani B, Magnolfi F, Bianchini A, Anelli V, Pacella S, Rossi Z.
Radiology. 2001 Jun;219(3):669-78

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation of liver tissue in a rabbit model
Pacella CM, Rossi Z, Bizzarri G, Papini E, Marinozzi V, Paliotta D, Castaldo R, Ziparo V, Garosi F, Cinti M, Muzzi F
European Radiology 1993; 3(1)