Cryoablation for breast cancer: a narrative review of advances, clinical applications, and future challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Breast cancer remains one of the most common malignant tumors affecting women, with its incidence continuing to rise in recent years. Cryoablation, a minimally invasive technique, has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional surgical excision. Its advantages include high precision, rapid recovery, suitability for local anesthesia, and the potential to activate the immune system, making it an appealing option for patients who are either unwilling or unable to undergo conventional surgical procedures. The objective of this narrative review is to assess the progress and current status of cryoablation in the treatment of breast cancer, providing a comprehensive overview of its technological advances and clinical applications, including device developm

SUBMITTER: Yang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11912063 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature