Thermal ablation (RFA, microwave, cryo)
Thermal ablation kills a tumour with heat or cold delivered through a needle, with no incision required.
Radiofrequency and microwave ablation are curative-intent options for small HCC, liver metastases, lung, and kidney tumours; cryoablation for kidney, bone, and (in trials) small breast cancers. Image-guided by CT or ultrasound. Combination with immunotherapy exploits antigen release.
How it works
Percutaneous probe delivers RF current, microwave energy, or argon-based freezing; coagulative necrosis or ice-ball cell death.
- Outpatient, repeatable
- Preserves organ function
- Size limit ~3 cm
- Heat-sink near vessels
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