Cryoablation
Gentle tumor treatment through targeted icing
Cryoablation is a modern, minimally invasive procedure in which tumor tissue is specifically destroyed by controlled freezing. The extreme cold causes the diseased cells to die, while the surrounding healthy tissue is spared as much as possible. For patients, this means an effective, precise and at the same time very gentle form of therapy.
How does cryoablation work?
A thin probe is inserted precisely into the affected tissue using imaging (computer tomography). This probe creates an "ice ball" that freezes the tumor or focus. The procedure is performed through a small skin incision under anesthesia and is generally well tolerated.
For which diseases is cryoablation used?
We use this procedure for both benign and malignant tumors, provided it makes medical sense.
Benign tumors (benign):
- Osteoid osteoma
- Desmoid tumors
- Foci of endometriosis, in particular
- Endometriosis of the abdominal wall
- Endometriosis in the abdominal muscles
Malignant tumors (malignant):
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Metastases, e.g. in bones, lungs, soft tissue or liver
- Sarcomas (selected cases)
Joint decision in the interdisciplinary tumor board
We always decide together whether cryoablation is the best treatment option. In interdisciplinary tumor boards, radiology, surgery, oncology, gynecology, urology, pathology and other specialist departments discuss the best treatment for each individual patient.
The benefits of cryoablation for you:
- Gentle, minimally invasive therapy
- High precision thanks to image control
- Destruction of the tumor without major surgery
- Fast recovery time
- Good tolerability
