Building a fence around tumors

Shanghai surgeons have developed a novel surgical technique, FENCY ligation, to safely remove giant plexiform neurofibromas in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. By creating a ‘fence’ of silk sutures to control bleeding and utilizing preoperative embolization when necessary, the team achieved remarkably positive outcomes with minimal complications and near-perfect patient satisfaction, offering new hope for individuals facing complex tumor removal.

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