Radiofrequency ablation - an alternative treatment method of renal cell carcinoma

In this article a brief review of world literature on the application of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for renal cell carcinoma, possible complications, efficacy of treatment and the results of own investigation are made. 26 patients with kidney cancer were treated: 11 females and 11males, whose average age was 62 yrs. Tumor size ranged from 0.8 to 6 cm (av. - 3.2 cm). Ablation was performed by bipolar electrodes under ultrasound control. No complications during the procedure were observed. Follow up ultrasound monitoring was performed every 3 months and no recurrence of the nodes was detected in all cases. Obtained data allow to recommend RFA as an alternative treatment for renal cell carcinoma in case of contraindications for surgical treatment.

renal cell carcinoma, ablation