The Advantages and Disadvantages of Cryo-Ablation

The visual effect of the ice ball is definitely an advantage. The disadvantage is that you have to encompass the tumor plus at least five millimeter of safety margin around it. We do use microwavants in certain situations when the tumor is very deep inside the kidney or close to the pelvis. IRE will end up being used for only specific lesions, which are very difficult to get with other techniques.