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Laparoscopic and Image-guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Patient Selection and Outcomes

Authors: Scott M. Castle, Vladislav Gorbatiy, Obi Ekwenna, Raymond J. Leveillee

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

Multiple modalities exist for the management of small renal tumors, including active surveillance, extirpation (radical nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy), and ablative therapies. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an alternative to extirpative surgery for renal tumors. This article presents the current literature on RFA for renal tumors. We reviewed 28 RFA series in the English literature from 2003 to 2010 to assess patient selection, biopsy, renal outcomes, and oncologic outcomes.

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Title: Laparoscopic and Image-guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Patient Selection and Outcomes
Authors: Scott M. Castle
Vladislav Gorbatiy
Obi Ekwenna
Raymond J. Leveillee
Publication date: 01-04-2011
Publisher: Current Science Inc.
Published in: Current Urology Reports / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-010-0163-z

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