There is almost no place in the body that is not accessible to us with this procedure. Dr. Wood also reported on use of radiofrequency energy in treatment of patients with adrenal gland cancer, also performed by NIH Clinical Center researchers. All patients treated had x-ray evidence that most of the target tumor was killed by the treatment. Dr. Wood said there were no major complications seen in any patient in the studies. Usually it can be performed as an outpatient procedure under light sedation.
Patients recover rapidly from the procedure.
One of my patients went kayaking the day after the procedure. Any question regarding a medical diagnosis, treatment, referral, drug availability or pricing should be directed to either a licensed physician or to the product's manufacturer. All rights reserved.