Laser navigation for radiofrequency ablation

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2004 Sep-Oct;27(5):512-5. doi: 10.1007/s00270-003-4033-7. Epub 2004 Jun 3.

Abstract

A 45-year-old male with renal cell carcinoma secondary to von-Hippel Lindau (VHL) disease presented for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of kidney tumors. Due to his prior history of several partial nephrectomies and limited renal reserve, RFA was chosen because of its relatively nephron-sparing nature. A laser guidance device was used to help guide probe placement in an attempt to reduce procedure time and improve targeting accuracy. The device was successful at guiding needle placement, as both tumors were located with a single pass. Follow-up CT scan confirmed accurate needle placement, showing an area of coagulation necrosis covering the previously seen tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / etiology
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / surgery*
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Neoplasms / etiology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Laser Therapy* / instrumentation
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • von Hippel-Lindau Disease / complications
  • von Hippel-Lindau Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • von Hippel-Lindau Disease / surgery