Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Technique, Complications, and Outcomes
Ahrar K, Matin S, Wood CG, Wallace MJ, Gupta S, Madoff DC, Rao S, Tannir NM, Jonasch E, Pisters LL, Rozner MA, Kennamer DL, Hicks ME. Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Technique, Complications, and Outcomes. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2005, 16: 679-688. PMID: 15872323, DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000153589.10908.5f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous radiofrequency ablationPercutaneous RF ablationRenal tumorsGross hematuriaPrimary tumorTechnical successRF ablationRadiofrequency ablationHigh technical success rateAbdominal wall weaknessTechnical success rateSignificant clinical sequelaeAnterior abdominal wallComputed tomography guidanceClinical sequelaeMinor complicationsRenal functionTransient paresthesiaConsecutive patientsMajor complicationsUrinary obstructionOvernight observationGeneral anesthesiaTomography guidanceMedical records