Radiofrequency ablation of renal tumors. (February 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abdellaoui, Adel; Watkinson, Anthony F
• Is Part Of: Future oncology. Volume 4:Number 1(2008)
• Page Start: 103
• Page End: 111
• Publication Date: 2008-02
• Subjects: radiofrequency ablation -- renal tumor -- thermal ablation; Oncology -- Periodicals; 616.99405
• DOI: 10.2217/14796694.4.1.103
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-6694

Abstract

Development of cross-sectional imaging has led to a significant increase in diagnosis of small renal tumors. Nephron-sparing surgery has proven to be effective in the management of these small tumors. Could radiofrequency ablation be as effective in the management of these patients, after showing promising results in a selected group of patients? In this article we discuss the principles of radiofrequency ablation and present results in a selected group of patients. We also outline future perspectives of this noninvasive technique.