Thermal Ablation

Uses

How it works

Preparation

Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• Thermal ablation is being studied as a less invasive adrenal-sparing alternative for unilateral primary aldosteronism. — Prospective randomised trial comparing thermal ablation With laparoscopic Adrenalectomy as an alternatiVE treatment for unilateral asymmetric primary aldosteronism: a protocol for the WAVE trial
• Left-sided ablations use endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation. — Prospective randomised trial comparing thermal ablation With laparoscopic Adrenalectomy as an alternatiVE treatment for unilateral asymmetric primary aldosteronism: a protocol for the WAVE trial
• Right-sided ablations use CT guidance with microwave or radiofrequency ablation selected by the interventional radiologist. — Prospective randomised trial comparing thermal ablation With laparoscopic Adrenalectomy as an alternatiVE treatment for unilateral asymmetric primary aldosteronism: a protocol for the WAVE trial
• Thermal ablation targets the aldosterone-producing lesion while sparing surrounding adrenal tissue. — Prospective randomised trial comparing thermal ablation With laparoscopic Adrenalectomy as an alternatiVE treatment for unilateral asymmetric primary aldosteronism: a protocol for the WAVE trial
• Ablation participants receive alpha- and beta-adrenoceptor blockade before the procedure to reduce hypertensive emergency risk. — Prospective randomised trial comparing thermal ablation With laparoscopic Adrenalectomy as an alternatiVE treatment for unilateral asymmetric primary aldosteronism: a protocol for the WAVE trial
• Ablation can cause catecholamine release with severe hypertension and tachycardia, a risk not shared by laparoscopic adrenalectomy. — Prospective randomised trial comparing thermal ablation With laparoscopic Adrenalectomy as an alternatiVE treatment for unilateral asymmetric primary aldosteronism: a protocol for the WAVE trial