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Review
. 2019 Oct;36(2):31-36.
doi: 10.1080/02656736.2019.1605097.

The current status of thermal ablation in the management of T1b renal masses

B T Welch  1 , P H Shah  2 , R H Thompson  2 , T D Atwell  1
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Review

The current status of thermal ablation in the management of T1b renal masses

B T Welch et al. Int J Hyperthermia. 2019 Oct.
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Abstract

The role of thermal ablation in the management of T1b renal masses is not well defined. The purpose of this review is to examine current evidence for cryoablation, radiofrequency ablation, and microwave ablation of T1b renal masses as well as review current AUA and EAU guidelines for thermal ablation of T1b masses. Given the size of these tumors, adjunctive maneuvers are often necessary to ensure patient safety and protect vital adjacent structures.

Keywords: Renal cell carcinoma; cryoablation; microwave ablation; radiofrequency ablation; thermal ablation.

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