Goldberg et al. to induce cytotoxicity (4–6 min)[30]. Between 60 and 100 C, near
instantaneous induction of protein coagulation that irreversibly damages key cytosolic and …

Tumor ablation by using radio-frequency energy has begun to receive increased attention
as an effective minimally invasive approach for the treatment of patients with a variety of …

PURPOSE: To compare microwave (MW) and radiofrequency (RF) ablation in a hepatic
porcine model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Institutional animal research committee …

Radiofrequency (RF) tumor ablation has been demonstrated as a reliable method for
creating thermally induced coagulation necrosis using either a percutaneous approach with …

BACKGROUND Radiofrequency (RF)‐induced tissue coagulation represents a new
approach for the thermal destruction of tumors within the liver. The purpose of the current …

PURPOSE: To assess the feasibility and safety of using cooled-tip electrodes to increase the
volume of coagulation necrosis obtained or reduce the number of treatment sessions …

Background: Microwave ablation is a promising treatment for unresectable liver tumors.
Unlike radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation may be performed with multiple …

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES.: We evaluated the parameters affecting the size and
distribution of thermal tissue damage produced by radiofrequency electrodes. METHODS …

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES.: We sought to induce large zones of coagulation necrosis
using radiofrequency (RF) with perfusion electrodes and to define optimal parameters for …

BACKGROUND Some surgeons have advocated delaying resection of liver metastases to
allow additional metastases which may be present, but are undetected, to be identified. This …