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Thermal Ablation for the Treatment of Abdominal Tumors
Published on: March 7, 2011
Imaging-guided percutaneous ablation of renal cell carcinoma: a primer of how we do it
Raul N Uppot1, Stuart G Silverman, Ronald J Zagoria
1Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, 02114, USA. ruppot@partners.org
Objective:
This article is a primer in conducting an imaging-guided percutaneous renal ablation program based on the clinical experience of three institutions.
Conclusion:
Imaging-guided percutaneous ablation is becoming a viable alternative to surgery for the management of locally confined renal cell carcinoma. Conducting a successful renal tumor ablation program includes understanding the treatment options for early-stage renal cell carcinoma, selecting the appropriate patients, understanding the procedural techniques, and organizing a comprehensive follow-up.
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