Dr. Louis Hinshaw

How far have we come in interventional oncology — and where are we going next?

In this episode of Doctors Making a Difference, we sit down with Dr. J. Louis Hinshaw, Professor of Radiology & Urology at the University of Wisconsin, to explore the cutting edge of cancer treatment:

The evolution from radiofrequency to microwave ablation

Why minimally invasive procedures are reshaping oncology care

The promise (and current limitations) of histotripsy, a noninvasive ultrasound-based cancer therapy

How repeatable, organ-sparing ablation benefits patients with indolent cancers like solitary fibrous tumors and neuroendocrine tumors

Why multidisciplinary teams — not single tools — make all the difference

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Living with Metastatic Cancer series
01:00 – Meet Dr. Louis Hinshaw
02:00 – Why ablation matters in oncology
06:00 – From RF to microwave ablation: the turning point
12:00 – Histotripsy explained: noninvasive tumor therapy
18:00 – Solitary fibrous tumors & chronic cancers
24:00 – The promise and safety profile of histotripsy
30:00 – When radiation, surgery, or intra-arterial therapies are better tools
37:00 – Patient-centered care and hope in oncology
40:00 – Where Dr. Hinshaw’s research is heading next

About the Guest:
J. Louis Hinshaw, MD is a Professor of Radiology and Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Chief of Abdominal Imaging, and Fellowship Director. He has authored hundreds of publications and led pioneering work in image-guided tumor ablation, with over 20 years advancing minimally invasive cancer care.

About the Host:
Doctors Making a Difference highlights physicians pushing boundaries in medicine, research, and patient care, sharing real stories of innovation and impact.

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