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2024 Jun;2(2):44-53

https://doi.org/10.61189/585036wxisob

Research progress and clinical application of cooled radiofrequency ablation

Dandan Gu

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Ruiyan Qian

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Danni Rui

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Difang Liu

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Haitao Yao

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Yifan Yang

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Yu Zhou

zhouyu@usst. edu.cn

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

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Yu Zhou, School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China. Tel: 18021042556. E-mail: zhouyu@usst. edu.cn.

Received December 4, 2023; Accepted January 8, 2024; Published June 30, 2024

Cooled radiofrequency ablation (CRFA) represents an advancement in RF ablation, enhancing treatment safety and efficacy through electrode cooling.
CRFA principles, electrode cooling methods, efficacy evaluation, and an overview of major CRFA devices available on the market are comprehensively analyzed.
The clinical advancements in applying CRFA technology indicate its feasibility and safety as a viable treatment modality.

Review Article

Open Access

Research progress and clinical application of cooled radiofrequency ablation

Dandan Gu

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Ruiyan Qian

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Danni Rui

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Difang Liu

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Haitao Yao

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Yifan Yang

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Yu Zhou

zhouyu@usst. edu.cn

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Address correspondence to

Yu Zhou, School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China. Tel: 18021042556. E-mail: zhouyu@usst. edu.cn.

Article notes

Received December 4, 2023; Accepted January 8, 2024; Published June 30, 2024

Highlights

Cooled radiofrequency ablation (CRFA) represents an advancement in RF ablation, enhancing treatment safety and efficacy through electrode cooling.
CRFA principles, electrode cooling methods, efficacy evaluation, and an overview of major CRFA devices available on the market are comprehensively analyzed.
The clinical advancements in applying CRFA technology indicate its feasibility and safety as a viable treatment modality.

2024 Jun;2(2):44-53

doi:https://doi.org/10.61189/585036wxisob

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Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive clinical treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to generate heat, resulting in the thermal necrosis of targeted tissues. To enhance the therapeutic benefits of traditional RFA, cooled RFA (CRFA) technology has been developed. CRFA incorporates cooling technology to prevent thermal damage and rapid impedance changes caused by tissue overheating. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of various types of cooling electrode needles used in CRFA, as well as an evaluation of their efficacy and clinical applications. We discuss the advantages of CRFA, including its minimally invasive nature, improved safety profile, and highly effective treatment outcomes. Nevertheless, certain problems and limitations are also addressed to optimize the potential of CRFA as a clinical treatment option. Overall, CRFA has promising prospects. With continued advancements in technology and further research, this innovative treatment modality is expected to significantly impact the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions.

Keywords: Cooled radiofrequency ablation, cooling electrode needle, therapeutic effect evaluation, clinical application

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