Patients with early-stage renal cell carcinoma have a safe, minimally-invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. The practice of Interventional Radiology offers renal cryoablation, a highly effective treatment that uses extreme cold to destroy cancerous and benign tumors with comparatively less trauma and risk and reduced recovery times.
“Renal cryoablation is a minimally-invasive procedure that is used to treat kidney tumors as an alternative to kidney removal surgery,” says Vascular and Interventional Radiology specialist Dr. Thomas J. Green. “We use image-guidance to place a probe that directs a freezing agent to the tumor, safely killing it. It is done as an outpatient procedure and has a success rate of greater than 90% for removing cancer.”
Your Interventional Radiologist uses CT-guided needle placement, for precise placement to freeze the tumor. The 2½ to 3-hour procedure is performed in one of Radiology Associates’ trusted partner hospitals and does not require an overnight stay, with home recovery to everyday activities typically taking about a week, and overall recovery taking about three weeks.
With a quicker recovery, less scarring and reduced risk of infection and complications, renal cryoablation offers a superior treatment option for many patients dealing with early-stage kidney tumors.
If you have a renal tumor, talk to your referring clinician about safe, effective renal cryoablation from Radiology Associates.