Image-guided Percutaneous Ablation of Renal Tumors: Outcomes,Technique, and Application in Urologic Practice |
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Authors: | Adam C Mues Jaime Landman |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Urology, Columbia University, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA |
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Abstract: | The recent increase in detection of small (≤4 cm) renal cortical neoplasms has engendered changes in the management of these
incidental renal tumors. There is increased interest in new forms of minimally invasive therapies, including focal renal mass
ablation with cryotherapy and radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Percutaneous cryoablation (PCA) and percutaneous RFA are among
the newest approaches to minimally invasive renal surgery offering excellent patient recovery, lower rates of procedure-related
complications, and promising oncologic outcomes. Ablative techniques were once considered a treatment option only in highly
selected cases. However, with excellent efficacy of ablative technologies having been demonstrated with intermediate-term
follow-up, renal ablation has expanded to a larger patient population. Percutaneous renal ablative procedures are optimized
when performed in a combined fashion, with urologists and interventional radiologists collaborating to optimize the chance
of success of the ablation. This article reviews the recent advances in PCA and percutaneous RFA and offers suggestions for
patient selection in contemporary urologic practice. |
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