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Thermal Ablation for the Treatment of Abdominal Tumors
Published on: March 7, 2011
Percutaneous treatment of renal tumours
Raul N Uppot1,2, Tze Min Wah3,4, Peter R Mueller1,2
1Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Abstract:
Image-guided ablation is an accepted treatment option in the management of renal cell carcinoma. Percutaneous renal ablation offers the possibility of minimally invasive treatment while attempting to preserve renal function. Over the past several years there have been advances in tools and techniques that have improved procedure safety and patient outcomes. This article provides an updated comprehensive review of percutaneous ablation in the management of renal cell carcinoma.
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