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:

    Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Cryoablation for cancer, Chemoembolization, Prostate artery embolization, Transjugu...lar intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, Microwave ablation for cancer, Lymphangiography of thoracic duct, Transarterial radioembolization , Kidney cancer, Portal hypertension, Liver cancer, Biliary obstruction, Lung cancer

  2. Thomas D. Atwell, M.D.

    Thomas D. Atwell, M.D.

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

    Ultrasound, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Kidney biopsy

  3. Swathi Eluri, M.D.

    Swathi Eluri, M.D.

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

    Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Cryoablation for cancer, Upper endoscopy, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Barrett's e...sophagus, Esophageal cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease

  4. Gregory Frey, M.D., M.P.H.

    Gregory Frey, M.D., M.P.H.

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

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

  5. Matthew T. Gettman, M.D.

    Matthew T. Gettman, M.D.

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

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

  6. Rebecca Hibbert, M.D.

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

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

  7. Michael L. Kendrick, M.D.

    Michael L. Kendrick, M.D.

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

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

  8. Adyr A. Moss, M.D.

    Adyr A. Moss, M.D.

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

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

  9. Indravadan J. Patel, M.D.

    Indravadan J. Patel, M.D.

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

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

  10. John J. Schmitz, M.D.

    John J. Schmitz, M.D.

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

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

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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