The Republican Oncology Center in Dushanbe has successfully performed the first microwave ablation (MWA) surgery to treat liver tumors. The procedure uses microwave ECO equipment in conjunction with ultrasound and CT scans, according to the press center of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP).
According to the Ministry of Health’s press service, electrodes are placed precisely at the tumor's center for safe removal and to minimize complications. The operation lasts only 5-7 minutes, and the postoperative period proceeds without complications. Patients can be discharged just 24 hours after the procedure.
"This high-tech, minimally invasive method uses electromagnetic energy to heat tissues and induce necrosis in tumor cells. It is effective not only for treating liver tumors but also for kidney tumors and other organs," said a MoHSPP.
Until now, Tajik citizens had to travel abroad for such procedures, as advanced treatments like microwave ablation for liver tumors were not available in the country. This new method now allows patients to receive specialized medical care domestically, greatly improving access to treatment and reducing costs.
