Renal Ablation

Question 1

does embolization of advanced stage (renal invasion) help with symptoms

Answer 1

yes - it can and should be suggested
Source: Gunn’s RCC talk

Question 2

what is the renal mass protocol multiphasic CT

Answer 2

1. non-contrast
2. nephrographic phase (100 sec delay)
3. Pyelographic Phase (15 minute delay)

Question 3

what is the temperature at the edge of an ice ball

Answer 3

0 degrees C

Question 4

what is the lethal temperature for normal kidney vs. tumor

Answer 4

-20 C for normal and -40 C suggested for tumor

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7934314/

Question 5

how much of an ice-ball edge predicts treatment efficacy

Answer 5

An ice ball margin of 0.5 cm predicts treatment efficacy 40 and a margin of 0.5–1 cm should be aimed for

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7934314/