Tumor ablation

Question 1

most commonly used LA in biopsies/drains

Answer 1

1% lignocaine= intermediate duration

[bupivacaine= longer duration]

Question 2

indications for hepatic tumors

Answer 2

• inoperable

- inoperable with mets less than/equal to 3cm

Question 3

absolute contraindications for hepatic tumors

Answer 3

GREATER THAN 30% OF LIVER
significant extra hepatic
close to CBD
active infection
cannot pass percutaneously

Question 4

relative contraindication for hepatic tumors

Answer 4

greater than 5cm

Question 5

indications for renal tumors

Answer 5

small less than 4cm
solitary kidney OR bilateral
VHL
Poor surgical candidate

Question 6

contraindications to renal tumors

Answer 6

• irreversible coagulopathy
• extensive metastatic disease
• sepsis
• poor LE