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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of Kidney Tumors - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Aug 09, 2020


Frequently Asked Questions

1) Which Doctor Should I Consult for a Radiofrequency Ablation of Kidney Tumors?

An oncologist should be consulted for care and treatment of kidney tumors using radiofrequency ablation


2) Why is Radiofrequency ablation the Best Option for Patients with Only One Kidney?

RAF is minimally invasive and does not affect healthy tissue surrounding the tumor; this helps save the remaining kidney.

3) How Long Does an RAF Procedure Take?

The Procedure takes about 30 minutes, but the entire time depends on the number of tumors that exist.

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