BackTable Vascular & Interventional Ep. 492 Renal Tumor Ablations: Technique and Advancements with Dr. AJ Gunn
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Oct 29, 2024 Dr. AJ Gunn, an interventional radiologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, shares his extensive expertise in renal tumor management. He discusses the critical role of tumor size in predicting complications and recurrence. The conversation dives into effective ablation techniques, including cryoablation for larger tumors and microwave ablation for smaller lesions. Dr. Gunn also highlights the EMBARC study and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration for better patient outcomes in interventional oncology.
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Practice Building
- Identify practice gaps that align with your interests.
- Offer comprehensive patient care, making it easy for referring physicians.
Clinical Model Advantage
- Shift from a diagnostic to a clinical model, managing patient care holistically.
- This includes pre-procedure labs, the procedure itself, admission, and follow-up.
Predicting Renal Ablation Outcomes
- Tumor size is the most consistent predictor of complications and recurrence in renal ablation.
- Centrality is a moderate predictor, while other nephrometry factors are less significant.