Is radiofrequency ablation an alternative method for local control in primary breast cancer?

Cakabay B., Aksel B., Unal A. E., Bayar S., Kocaoglu H., Demirci S., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.27, no.1, pp.55-59, 2011 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.5097/1300-0705.ucd.729-11.04
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.55-59
  • Keywords: Radiofrequency ablation, breast cancer, RFA
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a relatively new technique for breast cancer treatment. In spite of the increasing literature about RFA, there is limited experience in breast cancer treatment. According to the results of a few clinical studies, even if RFA is preferable as a minimally invasive procedure in cases with localised small sized tumors (T1), there are a few obstacles to overcome. The studies have stated that the histopathological knowledge and information was lost by postablation damage and there is an absence of standardization of care in follow-up. In order to consider RFA as a treatment option in breast cancer, there is a need for long-term follow-up research studies including a higher number of patient enrollment.