Cryoablation for cancer

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  1. John J. Schmitz, M.D.

    John J. Schmitz, M.D.

    1. Radiologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cryoablation for cancer, Radiofrequency ablation, Peripheral nerve block, Fine needle aspiration, CT scan, Ultrasound, ...Joint injection, Kidney biopsy, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Microwave ablation for cancer, Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration, Percutaneous ablation, Thyroid fine needle aspiration, High-intensity focused ultrasound, Prostate MRI, Catheter insertion, Cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Pneumothorax, Arthritis, Renal cell carcinoma, Thyroid nodule, Thyroid cancer, Infection, Pleural effusion, Liver disease, Bone metastasis, Abscess

  2. Rory L. Smoot, M.D.

    Rory L. Smoot, M.D.

    1. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
    2. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Gastrectomy, Cryoablation for cancer, Whipple procedure, Pancreatectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Splene...ctomy, Paracentesis, Cholecystectomy, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Microwave ablation for cancer, Minimally invasive surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Liver tumor ablation, Bile duct stone removal, Soft tissue tumor ablation, Portal hypertension management, Soft tissue sarcoma surgery, Hepatobiliary disease postoperative care, Hepatobiliary disease evaluation, Small bowel resection, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Bile duct resection, Liver cyst fenestration, Liver cyst removal, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Irreversible electroporation, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Liver cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Pancreatitis, Peritoneal cancer, Liver tumor, Soft tissue sarcoma, Stomach cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Enlarged spleen, Immune thrombocytopenia, Pancreatic cyst, Liver cyst, Polycystic liver disease, Ampullary cancer, Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Gallbladder cancer, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Sarcoma, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Carcinoid tumor, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Bile duct stone, Biliary obstruction, Appendix cancer, Small bowel cancer, Bile duct stricture, IPMN, Liver hemangioma, Recurrent cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Gallbladder polyp, Retroperitoneal sarcoma

  3. Rupert O. Stanborough, M.D.

    Rupert O. Stanborough, M.D.

    1. Radiologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Cryoablation for cancer, Radiofrequency ablation, Muscle biopsy, Joint injection, Arthrogram, Radiofrequency ablation f...or cancer, Nerve biopsy, Bone biopsy, CT-guided biopsy, Percutaneous ablation, MRI arthrogram, Osteoarthritis, Sarcoma, Osteoid osteoma, Unicameral bone cyst, Simple bone cyst, Aneurysmal bone cyst

Research

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are investigating new uses for cryoablation.

Cancer research is conducted in coordination with Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center. This designation recognizes an institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

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Cryoablation for cancer care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. Kessel D, et al., eds. Treating cancer. In: Interventional Radiology: A Survival Guide. 4th ed. Elsevier; 2017. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 31, 2024.
  2. Thermal ablation for tumor treatment. RadiologyInfo.org. https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/thermal-ablation-therapy. Accessed Oct. 31, 2024.
  3. Pisters LL, et al. Cryotherapy and other ablative techniques for the initial treatment of prostate cancer. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 31, 2024.
  4. Parvinian A, et al. Percutaneous cryoablation of larger tumors: Safety, feasibility, and technical considerations. Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology. 2022; doi:10.1007/s00270-021-03025-7.
  5. Hines A, et al. Radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and other ablative techniques for renal cell carcinoma. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 31, 2024.
  6. Ni Eochagain A. Cryoshock following cryoablation for hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2021; doi:10.1016/j.jclinane.2021.110641.

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