Radiofrequency (RF) energy has been introduced as a promising energy source for treatment
of benign and malignant tumors in animal models, as well as in humans.
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In urology, minimally invasive heat-based treatment options, including microwave
and RF energy, have been used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with much
enthusiasm. The clinical utility of microwave-based treatments has been reviewed elsewhere.
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This update focusses on the physics, applicability, and advantages of a novel saline-liquid
conductor electrode for delivery of heat-based therapy to prostatic tissue. In contrast
with other heat-based treatment modalities, such as microwave (dielectric heating)
and high-intensity focused ultrasound (mechanical distortion), RF energy generates
interstitial heat by inducing translational molecular motion.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Publication history
Accepted:
July 22,
1999
Received in revised form:
July 22,
1999
Received:
June 17,
1999
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