Radiofrequency ablation for cancer

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  1. Sadeer J. Alzubaidi, M.D.

    Sadeer J. Alzubaidi, M.D.

    1. Interventional Radiologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Cryoablation for cancer, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Microwave ablation for cancer, Transjugular intrahepatic p...ortosystemic shunt, Chemoembolization, Prostate artery embolization, Thoracic duct lymphangiogram, Transarterial radioembolization , Liver cancer, Kidney cancer, Lung cancer, Portal hypertension, Biliary obstruction

  2. Thomas D. Atwell, M.D.

    Thomas D. Atwell, M.D.

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

    Ultrasound, Kidney biopsy, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, High-intensity focused ultrasound

  3. Swathi Eluri, M.D.

    Swathi Eluri, M.D.

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

    Cryoablation for cancer, Upper endoscopy, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Gastroesoph...ageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer

  4. Gregory Frey, M.D.

    Gregory Frey, M.D.

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

    Cryoablation for cancer, Coronary angioplasty and stenting, Radioembolization, Uterine artery embolization, Endovenous ...thermal ablation, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Chemoembolization, Percutaneous valve procedure, Uterine fibroid, Venous insufficiency

  5. Matthew T. Gettman, M.D.

    Matthew T. Gettman, M.D.

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

    Nephrectomy, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Robotic prostatectomy, Robotic surgery, Prostatectomy, Cryotherapy

  6. Rebecca Hibbert, M.D.

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

    Cryoablation for cancer, Ultrasound-guided liver biopsy, Chest tube placement, Fine needle aspiration, Bone marrow biop...sy and aspiration, Ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy, Lung biopsy, Chest wall biopsy, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Microwave ablation for cancer, Ablation therapy, Bone biopsy, Ultrasound-guided injection, Thyroid ablation, CT-guided drainage, CT-guided biopsy, Bone tumor ablation, Tumor biopsy, Lung tumor ablation, Lymph node biopsy, Thyroid fine needle aspiration, Ultrasound-guided biopsy, High-intensity focused ultrasound, Catheter insertion, Biopsy, Ethanol sclerotherapy, Liver cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Pneumothorax, Kidney cancer, Renal cell carcinoma, Thyroid nodule, Liver tumor, Desmoid tumor, Thyroid cancer, Pleural effusion, Bone metastasis, Abscess, Adrenal cancer

  7. Michael L. Kendrick, M.D.

    Michael L. Kendrick, M.D.

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

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

  8. Adyr A. Moss, M.D.

    Adyr A. Moss, M.D.

    1. Transplant Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Liver transplant, Kidney transplant, Living donor kidney transplant, Living donor liver transplant, Pancreas transplant..., Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Robotic surgery, Colon cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Pancreatic cancer

  9. Indravadan J. Patel, M.D.

    Indravadan J. Patel, M.D.

    1. Radiologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Cryoablation for cancer, Uterine artery embolization, Embolization therapy, Transhepatic portal vein embolization, Radi...ofrequency ablation for cancer, Ablation therapy, Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, Hepatic artery embolization, Liver tumor ablation, Kidney tumor ablation, Radioembolization for liver cancer, Intravascular imaging, Pulmonary angiogram, Liver cancer, Peripheral artery disease, Uterine fibroid, Deep vein thrombosis, Kidney cancer, Pelvic congestion syndrome, Pulmonary embolism, Varicose vein, Portal hypertension, Vascular malformation, Osteoid osteoma, May-Thurner syndrome, Varicocele, Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation, Renal artery aneurysm, Hepatic veno-occlusive disease, Kidney angiomyolipoma

  10. 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, Percutaneous ablation, Thyroid fine needle aspiration, Ultrasound-guided 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

Research

Mayo Clinic radiologists are studying ways to improve and expand the use of radiofrequency ablation for cancer. Learn more about radiology research.

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.

Publications

See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic authors on radiofrequency ablation for cancer on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Research Profiles

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Radiofrequency ablation for cancer care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. Shah M, et al. The role of radiofrequency ablation in benign and malignant thyroid nodules. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2024; doi:10.1016/j.suc.2024.02.007.
  2. Townsend CM Jr, et al. Principles of preoperative and operative surgery. In: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 21st ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Nov. 25, 2024.
  3. Hyperthermia to treat cancer (PDQ) – Patient version. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/hyperthermia. Accessed Dec. 2, 2024.
  4. Bergman JJ. Barrett's esophagus: Treatment with radiofrequency ablation. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Nov. 25, 2024.
  5. Hines A, et al. Radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and other ablative techniques for renal cell carcinoma. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Nov. 25, 2024.
  6. Thermal ablation for tumor treatment. RadiologyInfo.org. https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/thermal-ablation-therapy. Accessed Oct. 31, 2024.
  7. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (islet cell tumors) treatment (PDQ) – Patient version. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/types/eye/patient/intraocular-melanoma-treatment-pdq#section/all. Accessed Dec. 2, 2024.
  8. Tepper JE, et al., eds. Tumor ablation in interventional radiology. In: Gunderson & Tepper's Clinical Radiation Oncology. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Dec. 12, 2024.

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