Ablation Of Tumors
Tumor ablation is a minimally invasive treatment method used to destroy cancer cells using heat, cold, laser, or other energy sources.
The indications for performing tumor ablation include a variety of body areas:
Hepatic Tumors
Primary liver tumors: such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Liver metastases: from other sources, such as colorectal cancer.
Indications: small tumors or tumors that cannot be surgically resected due to their location or the general health status of the patient.
Renal Tumors
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC): primarily for small tumors (up to 4 cm).
Indications: tumors in areas accessible for ablation and for patients who are not suitable for surgery due to general health status.
Chest and Lung Tumors
Primary tumors: such as early-stage non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC).
Lung metastases: from other cancerous sources in the body.
Chest indications: intended for patients who are not suitable for lung surgery due to poor pulmonary function, underlying diseases, or other medical reasons preventing chest opening.
Bone Tumors
Bone metastases: causing uncontrollable pain and impairment of quality of life.
Primary bone tumors: such as osteoid osteoma.
Breast Tumors
Tumor type: small primary tumors or lymph node metastases.
Indications: patients who cannot undergo surgery for medical or cosmetic reasons.
Among the advantages are
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Performed using a thin needle, which significantly reduces the risk of infection and bleeding compared to surgery.
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The hospitalization period is very short, and the return to routine is significantly faster than with open surgeries.
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Involves less pain and discomfort following the treatment, which reduces the need for pain-relieving medications.
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Maximum precision allows for accurate targeting of the tumor while preserving healthy tissues and organ function.
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Can be repeated if the tumor recurs and can be combined with other treatments )chemotherapy or radiation).
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The method enables treatment for patients who are unfit for surgery due to poor health or other risk factors.
Disadvantages and risks
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There is a possibility of tumor recurrence if the ablation margins did not cover all of the cancerous tissue.
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The treatment is less effective for large tumors and is primarily recommended for tumors up to 3-4 cm in size.
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The treatment may cause local damage to adjacent organs, such as bowel perforation or gallbladder injury.
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In lung ablation, there is a risk of developing a collapsed lung (Pneumothorax).
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The patient may experience local pain or a temporary fever in the treated area following the procedure.
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The tumor's location relative to major blood vessels or vital organs may prevent the possibility of ablation
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Frequent post-treatment imaging is required to verify the success and identify the need for additional treatments.