Thermo-ablation / Cryo-ablation Oncologie interventionnelle

Percutaneous adrenal tumor ablation

Percutaneous destruction of an adrenal gland tumor under CT guidance.

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The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.

What does this intervention involve?

Background and indications

Percutaneous adrenal ablation is offered for small adrenal metastases or certain secreting benign tumors when surgery is not indicated or in frail patients.

Benefits

Minimally invasive alternative to surgical adrenalectomy, with rapid recovery and preservation of healthy adrenal tissue.

Procedure

Under general anesthesia, a needle is guided under CT to the adrenal tumor. Ablation is performed by cryoablation, RF or microwave depending on lesion size and location. The procedure lasts 1-2 hours.

Risks

Risks include bleeding (hematoma), transient hypertension (due to adrenal gland proximity), pneumothorax if the tumor is high, or damage to neighboring organs.

Recovery and follow-up

1-2 night hospitalization with blood pressure monitoring. Follow-up CT at 1-3 months then regular surveillance.

Practical information

General anesthesia. Hospital stay: one to two nights.

This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.

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