What advantages does SBRT for RCC have compared to other ablative techniques?

Topics: Radiation Oncology • Genitourinary Cancers

Data for SBRT for RCC is promising but there is increasing literature on microwave ablation, radio frequency, and cryoablation. Are there any distinct advantages that SBRT has over these other techniques?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

Mainly that SBRT is non-interventional. Recall that those patients who receive percutaneous RCC therapy have either declined surgery or are poor surgical candidates due to additional medical co-morbidities. The complication rate for percutaneous ablation is overall low when compared to partial ...

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