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Original Article

The role of irreversible electroporation (IRE) for locally advanced pancreatic cancer: a systematic review of safety and efficacy

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Pages 1165-1171 | Received 28 May 2017, Accepted 19 Jun 2017, Published online: 07 Jul 2017

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