This article provides an overview of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation
(MWA) for treatment of primary liver tumors and hepatic metastasis. Only studies reporting …

The rapid knowledge growth of nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology enables and
promotes the emergence of distinctive disease‐specific therapeutic modalities, among …

Image-guided tumor ablation with both thermal and nonthermal sources has received
substantial attention for the treatment of many focal malignancies. Increasing interest has …

Microwave ablation uses dielectric hysteresis to produce direct volume heating of tissue.
Microwaves are capable of propagating through many tissue types, even those with high …

Microwave ablation is the most recent development in the field of tumor ablation. The
technique allows for flexible approaches to treatment, including percutaneous, laparoscopic …

Tumor ablation is a minimally invasive technique that is commonly used in the treatment of
tumors of the liver, kidney, bone, and lung. During tumor ablation, thermal energy is used to …

Microwave ablation is an emerging treatment option for many cancers, cardiac arrhythmias,
and other medical conditions. During treatment, microwaves are applied directly to tissues to …

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

BACKGROUND: Focal heat destruction has emerged as an effective treatment strategy in
selected patients with malignant liver tumors. Radiofrequency ablation, interstitial laser …

Background This study was designed to evaluate the safety, efficiency, effectiveness, and
overall long-term outcome in patients treated with microwave thermal ablation of hepatic …