The Mohammed VI University Hospital of Agadir Successfully Performs Its First Radiofrequency Treatment for Liver Cancer

The Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir has reached a significant milestone in the advancement of its specialized care services by successfully completing its first intervention for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (primary liver cancer) through radiofrequency.

This procedure was conducted by the team from the gastroenterology, hepatology, and digestive endoscopy department, under the supervision of Professor Noureddine Aqodad, head of the department, alongside Professors Mbarek Azouaouz and Mehdi Zouaoui.

This minimally invasive technique involves inserting a specialized needle into the tumor, guided by ultrasound. The heat generated by the procedure effectively destroys cancerous cells while preserving the surrounding healthy liver tissue.

Recognized for its efficacy in managing certain forms of liver cancer, radiofrequency presents a particularly suitable therapeutic alternative for patients who are not candidates for surgical treatment. It also significantly reduces hospitalization duration and encourages quicker recovery.

This initial procedure performed in Agadir highlights the increasing expertise of the medical teams at the Mohammed VI University Hospital and their unwavering commitment to providing patients with access to the most advanced therapeutic technologies.

The Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir extends its congratulations and gratitude to all the medical, paramedical, and technical teams involved in the success of this intervention, which opens new avenues in the management of liver cancers at the regional level.