2020
Is There a Role for Combination, Single-Session Selective Transarterial Embolization and Microwave Ablation for Large Renal Masses?
LaRussa S, Vanden Berg RW, Craig KM, Madoff DC, McClure TD. Is There a Role for Combination, Single-Session Selective Transarterial Embolization and Microwave Ablation for Large Renal Masses? CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2020, 43: 1468-1473. PMID: 32613266, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02568-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLarge renal massTransarterial embolizationRenal tumorsRenal massesMicrowave ablationCharleston Comorbidity IndexLarge renal tumorsEvidence of recurrencePost-procedure complicationsAverage tumor sizeSelective transarterial embolizationSmall renal tumorsClear cell carcinomaMeeting inclusion criteriaPatient demographic informationGroin hematomaComorbidity indexResultsEleven patientsAverage BMICase seriesSuccessful ablationTumor sizeCell carcinomaMean ageRENAL score
2005
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