Ablative therapies of the breast
Ranjna Sharma1, Jamie L Wagner, Rosa F Hwang
1Breast Care Center, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Shapiro 5, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA. rsharma1@bidmc.harvard.edu
Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
|March 8, 2011
Summary
Minimally invasive ablative therapies offer breast tumor treatment with less pain and better cosmetic results. Techniques like radiofrequency ablation and cryotherapy are reviewed for select patients.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Minimally invasive ablative therapies are increasingly utilized in research for breast tumor treatment.
- These methods provide benefits such as outpatient procedures, reduced pain, and enhanced cosmetic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review minimally invasive ablative therapy techniques for breast tumors.
- To highlight the advantages and applications of these novel treatment modalities.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research protocols and clinical data.
- Inclusion of techniques such as radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy, interstitial laser therapy, high-intensity focused ultrasonography, and focused microwave thermotherapy.
Main Results:
- Minimally invasive ablative therapies are effective in select patient populations.
- These techniques demonstrate potential for improved patient recovery and satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Minimally invasive ablative therapies represent a promising approach for breast tumor management.
- Further research is warranted to expand the application of these techniques.
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