GAINESVILLE, Ga., May 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Patients with liver cancer in the southeast can
stay closer to home and trust they'll receive the latest, most
advanced care as Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) recently
completed the first histotripsy procedure in the state of
Georgia.
The procedure was performed Friday, April
19, at NGMC Gainesville by Nelson Royall, MD, a surgeon with Northeast
Georgia Health System's employed physicians group, Northeast
Georgia Physicians Group. Histotripsy is an ultrasound-based
procedure that offers patients an alternative for treating liver
cancer tumors, with no need for incisions or invasive surgery. NGMC
is the first and only health system in Georgia, and one of the first eight hospitals
in the nation, to offer histotripsy.
"Performing the first histotripsy procedure at NGMC is not just
a milestone for our team, but a leap forward for the entire state,"
Dr. Royall said. "It's a privilege to be at the forefront of
redefining what's possible in cancer care."
Histotripsy uses focused ultrasound waves to precisely target
and break down tissue without harming surrounding healthy tissue.
This approach means more efficient procedures and minimal recovery
times. It can also be done without disrupting chemotherapy or other
cancer treatments. Any patient with liver tumors is a potential
candidate for histotripsy. This includes tumors that have formed
within the liver or those that have spread to the liver from other
organs.
For more information about histotripsy at NGMC, visit
nghs.com/histo.
ABOUT NORTHEAST GEORGIA
MEDICAL CENTER
Since 1951, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has been on
a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do.
With hospitals located in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest, the five NGMC campuses have a total
of more than 850 beds and more than 1,300 medical staff members
representing more than 60 specialties. NGMC is part of Northeast
Georgia Health System, a non-profit that cares for more than one
million people across more than 19 counties. Learn more at
nghs.com.
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