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RF Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive technique to treat tumors in solid organs.
Radiofrequency ablation involves placement of an electrode into the tumor. Electrical current at radiofreqency wave lengths then pass between the needle electrode and grounding pads that have been placed on the patient’s skin. This creates a current around the electrode and within the tumor that destroys the tumor tissue.
The most common use for radiofrequency ablation is in the treatment of primarily liver tumors or metastatic liver tumors. It can also be used to treat tumors of the lung, bone, and kidney.
Radiofrequency ablation can be an effective treatment option for those patients who are not candidates for surgery or who have failed chemotherapy. Complete destruction of the tumor can not be guaranteed and the procedure is more effective with smaller tumors.
To find more about radiofrequency ablation and to find out if you are a candidate for treatment, please contact the Interventional Radiology Department at Northwest Community Hospital at 847 618 5980.