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Thermoablation of Renal Masses: The Urologist's Perspective

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Thermoablation (TA) has become an increasingly popular treatment for small renal masses (SRMs). Although long-term outcomes are not currently reported, TA may have a role in being an alternative to radical or partial nephrectomy. This review gives a broad overview of TA and discusses current controversies in the field. KEYWORDS Ablation - thermoablation - renal malignancy - renal cell carcinoma - interventional radiology

Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology

DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1296078

Authors: Phillip Abbosh, Sam Bhayani

Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Renal cell carcinoma treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Tufts University School of Medicine