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Thermal ablation: update and technique at a high-volume institution

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In the era of nephron-sparing surgery for small renal tumors, thermal ablation is gaining popularity. Both cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation have well-demonstrated short-term oncologic efficacy and safety. This article shares the current literature and the radiofrequency ablation technique at a high-volume institution. Cases are presented that illustrate solutions to obstacles frequently encountered during percutaneous ablation of renal masses.

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    Kyle Krehbiel, Asma Ahmad, John Leyendecker & Ronald Zagoria

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Krehbiel, K., Ahmad, A., Leyendecker, J. et al. Thermal ablation: update and technique at a high-volume institution. Abdom Imaging 33, 695–706 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-008-9385-7

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