Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is a form of electrical energy and Ablation means killing completely.In Radio frequency ablation electrical energy heats up the the tumour cells and kill them.
In Radio frequency ablation a small probe like a needle goes through the skin of the chest directly in to the tumour.This process is done under computerized tomography(CT Scan) so that it is made sure probe is in exactly correct place . The electrode in the probe creates radiofrequency energy to produce heat and consequently kill/destroy cancer(tumor) cell.The patient will be under anesthesia the whole process.
Radio Frequency Ablaton(RFA) can be employed in patients with early stage non small cell lung cancer, who do not want to have conventional surgery and also for advanced lung cancer where tumour is blocking airway resulting in breathelessness .
Side effects of RA ablation include small discomfort and pain in the treatment area,feel tired , getting air in to chest cavity which usually goes away with no treatment in few days.
In Radio frequency ablation a small probe like a needle goes through the skin of the chest directly in to the tumour.This process is done under computerized tomography(CT Scan) so that it is made sure probe is in exactly correct place . The electrode in the probe creates radiofrequency energy to produce heat and consequently kill/destroy cancer(tumor) cell.The patient will be under anesthesia the whole process.
Radio Frequency Ablaton(RFA) can be employed in patients with early stage non small cell lung cancer, who do not want to have conventional surgery and also for advanced lung cancer where tumour is blocking airway resulting in breathelessness .
Side effects of RA ablation include small discomfort and pain in the treatment area,feel tired , getting air in to chest cavity which usually goes away with no treatment in few days.