Ablation Techniques

Endometrial Ablation Techniques

Catheter Ablation

Menorrhagia

Pulmonary Veins

Electrocoagulation

Cryosurgery

Atrial Fibrillation

Microwaves

Laser Therapy

Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac

Treatment Outcome

Liver Neoplasms

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation

Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry

Body Surface Potential Mapping

Tachycardia, Supraventricular

Heart Conduction System

Heart Atria

Atrioventricular Node

Surgery, Computer-Assisted

Tooth ablation

Laser ablation

Ablative brain surgery

Ablation

Breast cancer

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

Genetic ablation

Gum depigmentation

Cell ablation

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Robotic magnetic navigation

Hysterectomy

Alcohol septal ablation

Microwave ablation

Adenomyosis

Emphysema

Cortical cooling

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Thin film

Neurolysis

Rangaswamy Srinivasan

History of psychosurgery

Nasal concha

Non-small-cell lung cancer

Combinatorial ablation and immunotherapy

Pulpotomy

Electroporation

Damian E. Dupuy

Pre-excitation syndrome

Vladimir Goldner

Catenin

List of laser applications

Diffusing alpha emitters radiation therapy

Earthenware ceramics in the Philippines

Cardiac catheterization

Chronic venous insufficiency

Deep brain stimulation

Subash Gupta

Prostate cancer

Rotational spectroscopy

Pheochromocytoma

Glaucoma

Single-walled carbon nanohorn

Ravindra Kumar Sinha (physicist)

Harry Harlow

Urology robotics

Olivocochlear system

Management of atrial fibrillation

Transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers

MicroRNA

David Geller

Laser drilling

Laser pumping

Ambient ionization

Thulium

Radiation therapy

Prostate

Actinic cheilitis

Radiofrequency ablation31

• Since 1996, ablative techniques such as cryoablation , radiofrequency ablation , and microwave ablation have gained widespread acceptance for treatment of SRMs in patients who are not surgical candidates. (bvsalud.org)
• Cryoablation seems to be superior to radiofrequency ablation in terms of local tumour control and retreatment rates. (bvsalud.org)
• Radiofrequency ablation of celiac ganglia or celiac plexus (EUS-RFA) is also being performed to alleviate abdominal pain in pancreatic cancer patients. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Subjects will randomized to either a group that receives Celiac Plexus Neurolysis or Radiofrequency Ablation. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Clinical short-term results of radiofrequency ablation in primary and secondary liver tumors. (nih.gov)
• Intraoperative radiofrequency ablation or cryoablation for hepatic malignancies. (nih.gov)
• Radiofrequency ablation of unresectable primary and metastatic hepatic malignancies: Results in 123 patients. (nih.gov)
• Radiofrequency ablation of renal cell carcinoma via image guided needle electrode. (nih.gov)
• Percutaneous transperineal radiofrequency ablation of prostate tumour: safety, feasibility and pathological effect on human prostate cancer. (nih.gov)
• Rimlike contrast enhancement on morphologic imaging and increased tracer uptake on 18 F-FDG PET in the periphery of the necrosis can hamper differentiation of residual tumor from regenerative tissue after radiofrequency ablation of liver lesions. (snmjournals.org)
• This study used MRI, CT, ultrasound, and 18 F-FDG PET/CT to assess the typical appearance of lesions in nontumorous animal liver tissue after radiofrequency ablation. (snmjournals.org)
• Lesions were created by radiofrequency ablation of normal liver parenchyma in 21 minipigs. (snmjournals.org)
• Follow-up was performed by 3 contrast-enhanced morphologic modalities-MRI, CT, and ultrasound-and by 18 F-FDG PET/CT immediately, 3 and 10 d, and 1, 2, 3, and 6 mo after radiofrequency ablation. (snmjournals.org)
• Immediately after radiofrequency ablation, no increase in 18 F-FDG uptake was visible, whereas elevated enhancement was noticed in the periphery of the necrosis on all morphologic imaging procedures. (snmjournals.org)
• The rimlike pattern of increased enhancement in the arterial phase was present for all liver lesions on CT, MRI, and ultrasound, especially between day 3 and month 1 after the radiofrequency ablation. (snmjournals.org)
• If performed immediately after radiofrequency ablation, 18 F-FDG PET/CT probably has benefits over those of morphologic imaging procedures when assessing liver tissue for residual tumor. (snmjournals.org)
• Minimally invasive techniques such as radiofrequency ablation, laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy, and microwave ablation have emerged as attractive alternatives to provide local destruction of hepatic tumors. (snmjournals.org)
• With the introduction of modified electrodes ( 3 , 4 ), radiofrequency ablation must be considered the most widely accepted technique for interventional treatment of malignant liver tumors in patients not eligible for surgical therapy ( 1 , 5 ). (snmjournals.org)
• In radiofrequency ablation, a high-frequency alternating current (350-500 kHz) is used to generate frictional heat energy causing thermal coagulative necrosis. (snmjournals.org)
• 4. Radiofrequency ablation compared to surgical resection for curative treatment of patients with colorectal liver metastases - a meta-analysis. (nih.gov)
• 5. Microwave Ablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Irreversible Electroporation, and Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy for Intermediate Size (3-5 cm) Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (nih.gov)
• 8. [Efficacy of local ablation therapy for liver metastasis from colorectal cancer--radiofrequency ablation and microwave coagulation therapy]. (nih.gov)
• 10. Cryosurgery and radiofrequency ablation for unresectable colorectal liver metastases. (nih.gov)
• 11. Outcome after laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of technically resectable colorectal liver metastases. (nih.gov)
• 13. Radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer. (nih.gov)
• 16. Small liver colorectal metastases treated with percutaneous radiofrequency ablation: local response rate and long-term survival with up to 10-year follow-up. (nih.gov)
• His current clinical interests include deep brain stimulation, laser interstitial thermal therapy, responsive neurostimulation, and radiofrequency ablation. (nih.gov)
• Partial Glossectomy Combined With Radiofrequency Ablation fo. (lww.com)
• The retrospective study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of partial glossectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for macroglossia patients in BWS. (lww.com)
• LAT can include techniques such as surgery, radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy or radiation therapy. (nih.gov)
• This review aims to further understand the usefulness of ablative therapies in DCIS/early stage breast cancer, by examining existing literature on laser, cryoablation, microwave, ultrasound (US) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA). (nih.gov)

Catheter19

• Your skin will be prepped for the ablation catheter. (verywellhealth.com)
• Usually, the hollow ablation catheter is inserted, and your healthcare provider will use the imaging devices to find the problem area. (verywellhealth.com)
• The catheter usually goes into the groin for a cardiac ablation, but your practitioner may also use blood vessels in the arm or neck. (verywellhealth.com)
• Catheter ablation: Technical aspects. (mayoclinic.org)
• Catheter ablation: Clinical aspects. (mayoclinic.org)
• Overview of catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias. (mayoclinic.org)
• Catheter ablation. (mayoclinic.org)
• https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/catheter-ablation. (mayoclinic.org)
• Catheter ablation in congenital heart disease. (mayoclinic.org)
• For ablation, a healthcare provider puts a thin, hollow tube (catheter) into a blood vessel in the groin and threads it up to the heart. (rochester.edu)
• A technique borrowed from radiation oncology that takes the catheter out of catheter ablation continued to put in an impressive performance, observers say, in the longest yet follow-up of patients with intractable ventricular tachycardia (VT) who underwent the procedure. (medscape.com)
• The current analysis, "a longer-term follow up of ENCORE-VT, showed an impressive persistent antiarrhythmic effect of radiation therapy," agreed Usha B. Tedrow, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, "despite a patient population a bit sicker than typical catheter-ablation series. (medscape.com)
• Catheter ablation has been further modified to suit patient-needs and offer cutting-edge therapies for AF patients. (sbwire.com)
• Majority of the patients across developed nations are treated with catheter pulmonary vein ablation. (sbwire.com)
• Key healthcare organizations adopt catheter ablation techniques for AF treatment. (sbwire.com)
• Paul J. Wang, MD , of California's Stanford University, noted several challenges that lie ahead for the HotBalloon and other balloon catheter ablation techniques. (medpagetoday.com)
• The NHLBI-supported Catheter Ablation versus Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation (CABANA) trial compared catheter ablation, which is a common procedure to treat atrial fibrillation , a type of arrhythmia, with medicine. (nih.gov)
• The researchers found that catheter ablation was no better than medicines at treating atrial fibrillation. (nih.gov)
• However, patients who got catheter ablation experienced fewer symptoms and had a better quality of life than those who got the medicine alone. (nih.gov)

Percutaneous5

• Techniques and outcomes of percutaneous tumour ablation for small renal masses. (bvsalud.org)
• Percutaneous ablative technique , especially thermal ablation has emerged as a valid alternative. (bvsalud.org)
• In this review article, we provide an overview of each of the commonly used percutaneous ablative treatments for SRMs and summarize the current literature regarding the advantages and disadvantages of each technique . (bvsalud.org)
• Percutaneous RF interstitial thermal ablation in the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinoma. (nih.gov)
• Report of a percutaneous technique using radiofrequency electrode and generator. (nih.gov)

Endometrial ablation12

• They are cardiac ablation and endometrial ablation. (verywellhealth.com)
• Endometrial ablation is a surgery or procedure done to disrupt the lining of the uterus in order to minimize heavy or prolonged menstrual flow . (medlineplus.gov)
• Endometrial ablation is a procedure used to treat abnormal bleeding by destroying tissue in the uterine lining. (medlineplus.gov)
• Endometrial ablation will not be used if you may want to become pregnant in the future. (medlineplus.gov)
• What is Endometrial Ablation? (emedicinehealth.com)
• Endometrial ablation is the process of destroying the tissue layer lining the internal cavity of the uterus (i.e. endometrium). (emedicinehealth.com)
• Endometrial ablation is performed (usually by an experienced OB/GYN physician) as a treatment for abnormal or heavy uterine bleeding when medical and/or hormonal treatments have been ineffective or are not medically appropriate. (emedicinehealth.com)
• Endometrial ablation is not an appropriate treatment for uterine cancer , because it only destroys the most superficial tissue layer of the uterine wall, and most cancers burrow more deeply into the uterine wall. (emedicinehealth.com)
• Endometrial ablation is not an appropriate treatment for bleeding in every woman. (emedicinehealth.com)
• Endometrial ablation should not be performed when there is infection in the genital tract. (emedicinehealth.com)
• Some types of endometrial ablation procedures can be carried out with minimal anesthesia during an office visit (for example, cryogenic probe), while others may be performed in an outpatient surgery department. (emedicinehealth.com)
• What Is the Prognosis for Endometrial Ablation? (emedicinehealth.com)

Microwave9

• 3. Radiofrequency and Microwave Ablation Compared to Systemic Chemotherapy and to Partial Hepatectomy in the Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (nih.gov)
• 6. Evolution of surgical microwave ablation for the treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastasis: review of the literature and a single centre experience. (nih.gov)
• 12. Unresectable Intermediate-Size (3-5 cm) Colorectal Liver Metastases: Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy Versus Microwave Ablation (COLLISION-XL): Protocol of a Phase II/III Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial. (nih.gov)
• 17. Microwave ablation with or without resection for colorectal liver metastases. (nih.gov)
• Group (1) Twenty patients were treated with one larger spleens than patients with alcoholic session of microwave ablation of parenchyma of cirrhosis [4] . (who.int)
• spleen with target ablation volume about 20%, Group (2): Twenty patients were treated with Hypersplenism associated with retention of a two sessions of microwave ablation of large number of leukocytes, erythrocytes and parenchyma of spleen with one-week interval platelets in the spleen. (who.int)
• burns of the uterus or intestines with certain ablation techniques (for example, laser or microwave ablation procedures). (emedicinehealth.com)
• Methods used include heating tissue by hot liquids or microwave thermal heating, freezing ( CRYOABLATION ), chemical ablation, and photoablation with LASERS . (nih.gov)
• Complete ablation was observed in 72/253 patients (laser) and 39/88 patients (microwave). (nih.gov)

Radio-frequenc1

• Small hepatocellular carcinoma: treatment with radio-frequency ablation versus ethanol injection. (nih.gov)

Antiarrhythmic drug therapy1

• This study demonstrates the superiority of HotBalloon ablation compared with antiarrhythmic drug therapy for treatment of patients with paroxysmal Afib, and a favorable safety profile," Sohara's group concluded. (medpagetoday.com)

Cryoablation1

• The freezing process uses a technique called cryoablation. (rochester.edu)

Catheters2

• They really don't really have a lot of good options, so in context this is head and shoulders above what we've seen in larger studies, if you look at the VT ablation literature with ablation catheters," Zei said. (medscape.com)
• Among surgical devices, EP ablation catheters are predicted to be the most favorite and massively-growing sub-segment in the near future. (sbwire.com)

Tumor ablation4

• Liver tumor ablation techniques. (nih.gov)
• Radiofrequency interstitial tumor ablation (RITA) is a possible new modality for treatment of renal cancer: Ex vivo and in vivo experience. (nih.gov)
• Transperineal radiofrequency interstitial tumor ablation of the prostate: correlation of magnetic resonance imaging with histopathologic examination. (nih.gov)
• The term irregular peripheral enhancement, recommended by the International Working Group on Image-Guided Tumor Ablation, has been used to describe residual or recurrent tumor at the treatment margin as seen on enhanced images. (snmjournals.org)

Cardiac ablation3

• For more delicate ablations-like a cardiac ablation -your healthcare provider may want to keep you overnight for observation. (verywellhealth.com)
• You may receive IV fluids, especially with a cardiac ablation. (verywellhealth.com)
• For a cardiac ablation, this means the groin area will be shaved and cleansed. (verywellhealth.com)

Targeted therapy1

• Studies are now looking at different types of neoadjuvant therapies (therapies given before surgery), including targeted therapy, chemotherapy, ablation, embolization, and radiation therapy. (cancer.org)

Thermal5

• Although partial nephrectomy (PN) represents the standard treatment of SRMs, Thermal ablation techniques have been increasingly used showing acceptable efficacy , low complication rate, and equivalent survival . (bvsalud.org)
• However, selection criteria for thermal ablation are still under refinement. (bvsalud.org)
• Radiofrequency thermal ablation in surgery. (nih.gov)
• This finding represents a benign physiologic response to thermal injury and usually manifests as a thin, rimlike peripheral zone around the ablation necrosis ( 10 ). (snmjournals.org)
• Thermal ablation with the novel HotBalloon device beat drugs alone for treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (Afib), Japanese researchers found. (medpagetoday.com)

Surgical5

• An ablation is technically a minimally invasive surgical procedure. (verywellhealth.com)
• With thoughtful attention to surgical planning and use of proper surgical technique, the dermatologic surgeon can restore both the form and the function of the nose. (medscape.com)
• Detailed discussions of proper surgical techniques are beyond the scope of this work. (medscape.com)
• Dr. Gupta's research interests include developing novel methods to treat epilepsy and advance novel surgical techniques. (nih.gov)
• Cervical tissue ablation is an effective surgical excision of high grade lesions that are determined to be precancerous. (nih.gov)

AFib5

• So creating a scar with the ablation helps to prevent the heart from conducting the abnormal electrical signals that cause AFib. (rochester.edu)
• Ablation may be more likely to work long term if you have AFib that has lasted for no more than 7 days at a time. (rochester.edu)
• Most people who have AFib ablation have a successful outcome. (rochester.edu)
• Hot Afib Ablation Balloon Off To a Lukewarm Start? (medpagetoday.com)
• The study included 143 patients at 17 sites who had symptomatic paroxysmal Afib refractory to antiarrhythmic Class I to IV drugs and were randomized to HotBalloon ablation or drug therapy. (medpagetoday.com)

Methods1

• A number of ablation methods are available and are effective for destruction of the endometrial tissue. (emedicinehealth.com)

Patients5

• The purpose of the study is to compare EUS-CPN with EUS-RFA for pain management in pancreatic patients, in order to determine which technique is better at improving pain in pancreatic cancer patients. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• In this randomized trial, the investigators will be comparing EUS-CPN with EUS-RFA for pain alleviation in pancreatic patients, in order to determine which technique is better at improving pain in pancreatic cancer patients. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Of the 19 patients who received VT ablation by stereotactic body radiation therapy, a fairly sick group that had failed to respond to antiarrhythmic therapy and prior standard ablations, 78% had a reduced VT burden at the 24-month follow-up compared to the 6 months prior to their procedure. (medscape.com)
• In general this appears to be a very gentle ablation experience for patients. (medscape.com)
• Patients and doctors should discuss these options before an ablation procedure is performed. (emedicinehealth.com)

Ultrasound1

• In image-guided procedures, the surgeon is guided by images from various techniques, including magnetic resonance (MR) and ultrasound. (nih.gov)

Medicines1

• In general, ablation also works better to keep your heart at a normal heart rhythm when compared with medicines. (rochester.edu)

Tissue2

• If a woman gets pregnant after an ablation procedure, the pregnancy will often miscarry or be extremely high risk because of the scar tissue in the uterus. (medlineplus.gov)
• However, residual tumor cells or local tumor recurrence in tissue adjacent to the ablated site frequently has been reported ( 1 , 6 - 9 ) and has been attributed to incomplete ablation of tumor cells during the treatment ( 10 ). (snmjournals.org)

Lasers2

• 5 In 1987, excimer laser-based keratotomy was performed in a human eye, 6 but it was the surface ablation application that pushed development of excimer lasers. (touchophthalmology.com)
• These lasers ablated the full diameter of the ablation zone simultaneously, and the change in shape was based on controlling a differential efficiency between central and peripheral rays. (touchophthalmology.com)

Procedure to treat1

• Ablation is a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. (rochester.edu)

Surgery1

• Surgery was the most common follow-up technique. (nih.gov)

Efficacy1

• 15. Local Ablation for Solid Tumor Liver Metastases: Techniques and Treatment Efficacy. (nih.gov)

Symptoms1

• The main reason for ablation is to control symptoms. (rochester.edu)

Treatment3

• Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA): safety, feasibility, and tolerance of a new office procedure for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. (nih.gov)
• The type of anesthesia for the procedure varies, depending upon the technique used and the type of patient under treatment. (emedicinehealth.com)
• He has been elected to the 2018 class of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows, one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to a medical and biological engineer, for his outstanding contributions to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of dental caries using imaging and laser ablation techniques. (nih.gov)

Healthcare3

• Before the ablation procedure, your healthcare provider will run a number of tests. (verywellhealth.com)
• Currently, healthcare providers treat most people with medicine before considering ablation. (rochester.edu)
• Discuss all your concerns with your healthcare provider before your ablation. (rochester.edu)

Partial hepatectomy1

• Newer techniques are being developed to make both partial hepatectomy and liver transplants safer and more effective. (cancer.org)

Atrial1

• What is ablation for atrial fibrillation? (rochester.edu)

Laser4

• Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is the first laser-based technique that aimed to change the refractive power of the cornea. (touchophthalmology.com)
• The principle of excimer laser ablation of the cornea is based on controlled emission of 193 nm pulses generated from excited dimers of argon fluoride (ArF) gases. (touchophthalmology.com)
• The patient was then asked to look at a central fixation light in the excimer laser, and the eye was manually kept in a steady position using a suction device, and laser ablation was initiated. (touchophthalmology.com)
• Over the past two decades his research group has pioneered three areas of biophotonic research related to dentistry: near-infrared transillumination and reflectance imaging, polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography, and selective laser ablation. (nih.gov)

Injection1

• Therefore, verifying proper balloon position using radiography every 30 s during ablation and a higher balloon injection volume (10 to 20 mL) are strongly recommended," the authors wrote. (medpagetoday.com)

Approaches2

• A Feature Paper should be a substantial original Article that involves several techniques or approaches, provides an outlook for future research directions and describes possible research applications. (mdpi.com)
• Wang PJ "Overview of balloon approaches to AF ablation: some like it hot? (medpagetoday.com)

Procedures3

• For some ablation procedures, notably those for the skin, your medical professional may simply be able to see the area without needing other tools. (verywellhealth.com)
• Below, you will find the steps of two types of ablation procedures. (verywellhealth.com)
• Risks of ablation procedures vary depending on the method used. (medlineplus.gov)

Biological1

• Directing the emitted light towards, for example, biological materials will result in ablation of surface molecules. (touchophthalmology.com)

Images3

• These tools guide your practitioner with real-time images as the ablation is performed. (verywellhealth.com)
• Dental enamel becomes highly transparent near an infrared wavelength of 1300 nm, which is ideally suited for capturing images via techniques such as transillumination and optical coherence tomography. (nih.gov)
• Our prior work on the Automated Visual Examination (AVE) method demonstrated a highly effective technique to analyze digital images of the cervix for identifying precancer. (nih.gov)

Classification1

• To explain the recommendation of the deep learning algorithm and determine if it is consistent with lesion presentation on the cervical anatomy, we visualize classification results using two techniques: our (i) Class-selective Relevance Map (CRM), which has been reported earlier, and (ii) Class Activation Map (CAM). (nih.gov)

Heart rhythm1

• But ablation can be considered a first-line alternative to heart rhythm medicine. (rochester.edu)

Common1

• This article looks at some common types of ablation and how they work. (verywellhealth.com)

Current2

• 18. Ablation of liver metastases: current status. (nih.gov)
• and considered, among other topics, the current state of the field, pieces of information that are helpful to clinicians, additional questions that could be answered with improved imaging techniques, the pros and cons of current techniques, missing technical components, techniques that might be translated from animals to humans, and other scientific fields that might provide useful answers or techniques. (nih.gov)

Risks1

• What are the risks of ablation? (rochester.edu)

Body3

• Considering the growing body of evidence substantiating a functionally relevant vascular adventitia in this present study we have established a technique which permits determination of the functional influence of the adventitial layer on resistance artery tone. (strath.ac.uk)
• Your experience on the day of your procedure will depend a lot on the type of ablation you will have and how well your body handles it. (verywellhealth.com)
• The technique and process for your ablation will vary a lot depending on the part of the body where your ablation is being done. (verywellhealth.com)

Small1

• The diameter of the ablation zone was typically small, often less than 5 mm.12 After ablation, the eye was treated with antibiotic drops and steroids. (touchophthalmology.com)

Review3

• This review will focus on surface ablation for myopia. (touchophthalmology.com)
• 2. Liver ablation techniques: a review. (nih.gov)
• Discussion and Future Directions Ongoing review will examine the literature on US and RFA ablation. (nih.gov)

Successful1

• These medications serve to thin the endometrial lining and increase the likelihood of a successful ablation procedure. (emedicinehealth.com)