Thermal ablation: update and technique at a high-volume institution.
In the era of nephron-sparing surgery for small renal tumors, thermal ablation is gaining popularity. Both cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation have well-demonstrated short-term oncologic efficacy and safety. This article shares the current literature and the radiofrequency ablation technique at a high-volume institution. Cases are presented that illustrate solutions to obstacles frequently encountered during percutaneous ablation of renal masses.
Krehbiel
Kyle
K
Department of Radiology, Wake Forest Univeristy Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA. kkrehbie@wfubmc.edu
Ahmad
Asma
A
Leyendecker
John
J
Zagoria
Ronald
R
D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000379:methods*; D009657:North Carolina; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods