Thermal ablation has become an integral part of oncology, especially in the field of interventional oncology. This very comprehensive book encompasses the different technologies employed in thermal ablation, its indications and the results achieved in various clinical conditions. The first part of the book clearly explains the basics of thermal ablative techniques such as laser-induced thermotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, cryotherapy, and localized tumor therapy. In the main part of the book, techniques of guiding the applicators to the target structures by use of different imaging tools are discussed. The results are presented for a variety of clinical indications, including liver and lung tumors and metastases and some rather rare conditions involving the kidney, the head and neck, the prostate and soft tissue structures. A large number of acknowledged experts have contributed to the book, which benefits from a lucid structure and excellent images.

Inhalt
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation.- Basic Principles in Oncology.- Radiofrequency Ablation.- Microwave Ablation.- Laser Ablation.- Locoregional Chemotherapy Including Perfusion.- Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) in Primary and Secondary Liver Tumors.- CT-Guided HDR Brachytherapy: Challenging the Limits of Thermal Ablation.- Selective Internal Radiation Therapy.- Therapy with Intra-arterial Iodine-131-Lipiodol in Inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Instillation of Alcohol.- Instillation of Bone Cement.- Clinical Indications.- Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) and Combined Therapies.- Percutaneous Alcohol Instillation.- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA).- LITT-HCC.- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA).- LITT.- Symptomatic Hemangiomas, Adenomas.- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA).- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA).- Laser-Induced Thermotherapy (LITT) in the Treatment of Lung Metastases.- Radiofrequency Ablation in Bone Metastases.- Head and Neck Lesions.- Breast.- Treatment Strategies (incl. Current Study Protocols and Flow-Charts).- Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).- Bone.