[Radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of breast cancer]

Warmuth M, Fischer S, Zechmeister-Koss I
Record ID 32012000775
German
Authors' objectives: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a relatively new, minimally-invasive ablation method that destroys tumors by local application of heat. This systematic review evaluates RFA for the treatment of breast cancer. In the past, complete or partial surgical removal of the breast (mastectomy) was the standard of care for the treatment of breast cancer. Today, whenever possible, breast conserving therapy (BCT) is employed, which requires radiotherapy of the remaining breast tissue. Minimally-invasive treatment options, such as RFA, aim at local tumor destruction without a surgical resection like with BCT (lumpectomy or segmental resection).
Authors' recommendations: According to GRADE, the quality of evidence is very low due to the uncontrolled study design of the included case series. Overall, the available evidence is insufficient to assess the efficacy and safety of RFA compared to the respective standard therapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Currently, the inclusion into the hospital benefit catalogue is not recommended.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2012
URL for published report: http://eprints.hta.lbg.ac.at/961/2/DSD_57.pdf
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Austria
MeSH Terms
  • Catheter Ablation
Contact
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