Histotripsy at Novant Health
A breakthrough, non-invasive treatment for liver tumors
Novant Health is proud to be the first in the Carolinas to offer histotripsy, a non-invasive procedure that uses focused sound waves to destroy tumors in the liver. Most patients go home the same day and quickly return to normal routines, often with little to no side effects.
Is Histotripsy right for you?
This leading-edge treatment may be an option if you:
- Have a liver or soft tissue tumor visible on imaging
- Prefer a non-invasive option with faster recovery
- Face higher risks with surgery or radiation
- Want to preserve healthy tissue around the target area
Advancing care to fight liver tumors.
At Novant Health, our specialists are among the nation’s leaders in advanced, image-guided procedures. By bringing histotripsy to the Carolinas, we are offering patients access to the latest in innovative cancer care.
How breakthrough sound-wave technology destroys tumors.
Histotripsy uses robotic-assisted ultrasound technology to deliver highly focused sound waves to the tumor. Here’s what happens:
- Your doctor uses ultrasound imaging to map the exact location of the tumor.
- Sound wave energy is precisely targeted at the cancer tissue.
- The sound waves create tiny microbubbles inside the tumor.
- As the bubbles collapse, they break apart tumor cells without harming healthy liver tissue.
- Over time, the body replaces destroyed cells with healthy liver tissue.
Take the next step.
If you or a loved one has primary liver cancer, or cancer that has spread to the liver, histotripsy may be an option. Talk with your oncologist or schedule a consultation with our expert team to learn more.