Microwave ablation of renal tumors: A narrative review of technical considerations and clinical results.

摘要: Abstract Purpose The purpose of this review was to identify the specific technical considerations adequately perform microwave ablations (MWA) renal tumors and analyze currently available clinical results. Methods Using Medline , a systematic performed including articles published between January 2000 September 2016. English language original articles, reviews editorials were selected based on their relevance. Results MWA has several theoretical advantages over radiofrequency ablation in consistently providing higher intratumoral temperatures. is less dependent electrical conductivities tissues delivered energy limited by desiccation heated tissues. While there are insufficient data, especially because lack studies with mid- long-term follow-up, determine oncologic effectiveness MWA, technique appears safe effective for T1 tumors. There evidence using mid-level settings experimental data. Power set at 50–65 W 5–15 min adequate kidney but close imaging follow-up have be performed. Conclusion Renal offers comparison other techniques treat However, suffers cumulative data compared or cryoablation. Moreover, microwaves still require further optimal tumor characteristics device leading predictable ablation.