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Thermal Ablation (Radiofrequency or Microwave)

Thermoablation: Rapid and Highly Effective Tumor Treatment Using Heat-Based Technologies

What Is It?

A technique that uses heat generated by Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) or Microwave Ablation (MWA) to selectively destroy tumor tissue. The procedure is performed under image guidance to ensure precision.

Duration and Hospitalization

  • The procedure typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes.

  • It is usually performed under conscious sedation; general anesthesia is reserved for specific cases based on tumor location or expected duration.

  • An overnight hospital stay is commonly required.

Precautions

  • Comprehensive preoperative assessment is necessary, with particular attention to coagulation status.

  • Temporary adjustment or suspension of anticoagulant medications may be required.

  • Minimum fasting period of 6 hours before the procedure.

Expected Recovery

  • Mild, transient post-procedural pain is common.

  • Gradual return to daily activities is expected.

  • Routine clinical follow-up is performed after discharge.


Follow-Up

  • Imaging assessments at 1, 3, and 6 months post-procedure.

  • Ongoing evaluation by a multidisciplinary team to guide further care.

Mild post-procedural pain is common but typically short-lived, resolving within 12 hours under hospital monitoring.