Thermal ablation has become an integral part of oncology, especially in the field of interventional oncology. This very comprehensive book encompasses the different technologies employed in thermal ablation, its indications and the results achieved in various clinical conditions. The first part of the book clearly explains the basics of thermal ablative techniques such as laser-induced thermotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, cryotherapy, and localized tumor therapy. The latest developments in the application of minimally invasive therapies in localized neoplastic disease are demonstrated. In the main part of the book, techniques of guiding the applicators to the target structures by use of different imaging tools such as ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are discussed. The results are presented for a variety of clinical indications, including liver and lung tumors and metastases and some rather rare conditions involving the kidney, the head and neck, the prostate, and soft tissue structures. A large number of acknowledged experts have contributed to the book, which benefits from a lucid structure and excellent images.

Percutaneous Tumor Ablation Basic Principles in Oncology

Ablative Techniques: Thermal Ablative Techniques
Radiofrequency Ablation
Microwave Ablation
Laser Ablation
Cryoablation
Vascular Ablative Techniques: Locoregional Chemotherapy incl. Perfusion
Chemoembolization
Actinic Ablative Techniques: CT-Guided HDR-Brachytherapy
Selective Internal RadiationTherapy
Therapy with Intra-arterial Iodine 131-Lipiodol in Inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Instillation Techniques: Instillation of Alcohol
Instillation of Bone Cement
Clinical Indications: Liver: Primary Tumors: TACE (and Combinations)
PAI
RFA
LITT-HCC
Secondary Tumors: RFA
LITT
Benign Tumors: Symptomatic Hemangiomas, Adenomas
Kidney: RFA
Lung: RFA
LITT
Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal: Radiofrequency Ablation in Bone Metastases
Other: Head and Neck Lesions
Breast
Treatment Strategies: HCC.-Bone Tumors.-Subject Index
List of Contributors.