Radiofrequency Ablation of Cancer: Current Indications, Techniques and Outcomes discusses the principles and techniques of safe usage of radiofrequency current for the treatment of malignancies. Throughout the text, indications and outcomes data are stressed. Edited and authored by pioneers in the field, the book features extensive discussion of RFA for hepatic tumors, including treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer, combined modality therapy for liver metastases, treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with RFA, laparoscopic RFA, percutaneous RFA, and hepatic metastases from neuroendocrine tumors. In addition, chapters consider the emerging role of RFA in the management of primary breast cancer, primary bone tumors as well as metastatic bone tumors, renal tumors, and lung tumors. The principles and instrumentation as well as the imaging aspects of RFA are presented with comprehensive chapters on ultrasound, MRI, PET and CT by leaders in the field. Complemented by 90 illustrations, this text is the gold standard reference on the use of RFA in treating a wide variety of malignant processes.
It will serve as a valuable reference for all physicians engaged in the care of cancer patients.
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1. Introduction.- Section I. Principles of Radiofrequency Ablation: 2. Approaches to Creation of RF Energy and Review of Equipment Operation.- Section II. RFA for Liver Malignancies: 3. RFA for Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer. 4. Combined Modality Therapy for Liver Metastases: RFA and Chemotherapy. 5. When to Ablate, When to Resect. 6. Laparoscopic RFA. 7. Percutaneous RFA. 8. RFA for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. 9. RFA for Hepatic Metastases. 10. Complications of Hepatic RFA: Lessons Learned.- Section III. RFA for Tumors at Various Sites: 11. The Role of RFA in the Management of Primary Breast Cancer. 12. The Role of RFA in the Management of Bone Metastases and Primary Bone Tumors. 13. RFA for Renal Tumors. 14. RFA for Lung Tumors.- Section IV. Imaging for RFA: 15. Ultrasound for Real Time. 16. CT Imaging Following RFA Procedures. 16. MRI. 17. PET.
