This Article Services PubMed AJR 2005; 185:72-80 © Original Research Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Cell Carcinoma: Part 2, Lessons Learned with Ablation of 100 Tumors Debra A. Gervais 1, Ronald S. Arellano 1, Francis J. McGovern 2, W. Scott McDougal 2 and Peter R. Mueller 1 1 Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., White 270, Boston, MA 02114. 2 Department of Urology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114. OBJECTIVE. The objective of our study was to review radiofrequency ablation of 100 renal tumors and lessons learned with respect to electrode approach, effects on collecting system, bowel proximity, and patterns of residual disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Over 6 years, 100 renal tumors in 85 patients underwent radiofrequency ablation. Images were reviewed to determine the following: effect of

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