Open AccessManagement and Outcomes of Tumor Recurrence After Focal Ablation Renal Therapy
Author(s) -
Alberto Breda,
Christine Anterasian,
Arie S. Belldegrun
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of endourology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.121
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1557-900X
pISSN - 0892-7790
DOI - 10.1089/end.2009.0658
Subject(s) - medicine , ablation , ablation therapy , nephrology , radiology , surgery , urology , cancer , prostate cancer
Cryoablation (CA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) have emerged as viable treatment options for patients with small renal masses. Although the intermediate oncologic outcomes are comparable to those of surgery, the management of a recurrence is still controversial. This review intends to provide a comprehensive overview of management options and outcomes after failed focal ablation renal therapy. In addition, it presents how patients in whom CA and RFA fail are treated at our institution.