​Percutaneous Ablation is a minimally invasive radiological intervention performed by an interventional radiologist to destroy a primary cancerous tumor or metastasis, such as in the liver or kidneys. The destruction is carried out using heat (radiofrequency or microwave) or cold (cryotherapy). The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and sedation or general anesthesia.

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Procedure Steps:

• Puncture Stage: The radiologist performs a puncture through the skin under ultrasound or CT guidance, inserting one or more needles positioned within the tumor.

• Control of Destruction Volume: During the intervention, the destruction volume is well controlled using the scanner to ensure the healthy margins of the organ are not affected.

• Postoperative Pain: When the lesion is close to the peripheral coverings of organs (such as the liver capsule or the lung pleura), the ablation can cause pain that lasts for several days. The pain is well managed with intravenous painkillers during hospitalization and subsequently with intravenous or oral painkillers at home.