Radiofrequency ablation of malignant tumors is a novel and very efficient minimally invasive therapeutic concept. The Department of Diagnostic Radiology performed CT-guided radiofrequency treatment of bronchial carcinoma, lung metastases, renal carcinoma, liver carcinoma and liver metastases.

Before treatment, the options will be thoroughly discussed with you on the basis of your medical history.

After local anaesthesia and disinfection, a special needle electrode with a diameter of only 1.8 mm will be inserted into the tumor through the skin under CT guidance. This is absolutely painless, as you will receive pain medication via an intravenous line in addition.

Through the electrodes, an electric current is delivered which heats the tissue around the electrodes to a temperature of 90° to 100° Celsius. Again this is absolutely painless.