BackTable Vascular & Interventional Ep. 592 Comparing Thermal Ablation Techniques for Liver Lesions with Dr. Jason Hoffmann
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Nov 25, 2025 Dr. Jason Hoffman, an interventional radiologist at NYU Langone, dives deep into microwave ablation for liver lesions. He stresses the importance of educating patients and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Hoffman compares the benefits of microwave ablation to traditional methods and shares insights on patient selection and ideal lesion characteristics. The discussion also covers innovative technology from Varian and how AI could shape the future of the field. His expertise provides a compelling view on advancing interventional oncology practices.
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Building An IO Practice From The Ground Up
- Jason built the Long Island IO practice after moving from Penn and faced early challenges proving value.
- He grew the service, now with seven IRs, through outreach, teaching, and persistence.
Take Ownership With Clinic And Communication
- Build clinical ownership: see consults, educate patients, and follow longitudinally rather than just performing a one-off procedure.
- Reach out to oncologists after tumor board decisions to offer follow-up and timely access if plans change.
Select Lesions Conservatively And Confirm Margins
- Choose ablation for one or two lesions that are accessible and small (1–3 cm) and avoid trying to treat many lesions in one session.
- When uncertain, err on larger margins or use additional probes and intra-procedural imaging to confirm coverage.