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Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Microwave (MW) ablation is a minimally invasive therapy used for treating unresectable tumors, cardiac arrhythmias, and other conditions.
  • Image-guided MW ablation systems comprise MW sources, applicators, cooling systems, control algorithms, and imaging guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey advances in antenna designs for microwave ablation applicators.
  • To highlight the role of antenna design in efficient energy transfer and targeted tissue treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of percutaneous, endocavitary, and endoscopic antenna designs.
  • Analysis of antenna characteristics for optimal MW power delivery and radiation patterns.

Main Results:

  • Diverse antenna designs have been developed for MW ablation.
  • Antenna design is crucial for efficient power transfer and matching radiation patterns to target tissue size and shape.

Conclusions:

  • Advances in antenna design are integral to the success of MW ablation applicators.
  • Optimized antenna designs cater to a wide range of clinical applications, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.