Abstract #0825

MRI-guided laser thermal ablation for T1a renal cell carcinoma (RCC): A 4-year experience with longitudinal follow-up of patients

Juan C. Camacho^1,2, Nima Kokabi¹, Tracy E. Powell², and Sherif G. Nour^1,2

¹Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States, ²Interventional MRI Program, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA, United States

The objective of this study is to present outcomes of MRI-guided laser ablation for early stage renal cell carcinomas and to describe associated prognostic factors in a consecutive cohort of patients with relative long-term longitudinal follow-up. A prospective cohort of patients presenting with pathology-confirmed RCC underwent MRI-guided biopsy and subsequent laser ablation. Twenty-four consecutive patients presenting with 35 RCC were recruited. Follow-up MRI imaging was obtained in all cases with a median follow-up period of 20 months. Of the different analyzed prognostic factors, R.E.N.A.L nephrometry score was the only one predicting the incidence of complications.

How to access this content:

For one year after publication, abstracts and videos are only open to registrants of this annual meeting. Registrants should use their existing login information. Non-registrant access can be purchased via the ISMRM E-Library.

After one year, current ISMRM & ISMRT members get free access to both the abstracts and videos. Non-members and non-registrants must purchase access via the ISMRM E-Library.

After two years, the meeting proceedings (abstracts) are opened to the public and require no login information. Videos remain behind password for access by members, registrants and E-Library customers.

Click here for more information on becoming a member.