Image-guided percutaneous ablative treatments for renal cell carcinoma.

ABSTRACT: In recent decades, percutaneous ablation procedures have evolved into a recognized treatment option for renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Thermal ablation techniques, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA), and cryoablation (CA) are now incorporated in most treatment guidelines as a viable alternative, and in some cases, deemed equivalent to nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) or other surgical methods, especially for small renal masses (SRM) up to 4 cm. This review offers an overview of the most prevalent ablation techniques used to treat localized RCC. Additionally, it compares the oncological and clinical outcomes of these techniques with those of surgical options. Finally, it provides an assessment of the role that ablation treatment occupies in current guidelines. In co

SUBMITTER: Auer TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12350574 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature