What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the safety and feasibility of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for Bosniak III-IV cysts.

March 4, 2026

Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Bosniak III-IV Cysts: A 5-Year Institutional Experience

ABA. BarrettaVita-Salute San Raffaele University PPPietro PiazzaIRCCS Azienda Ospedliero-Universitaria di Bologna Policlinico di Sant'Orsola ABAndrea BoccatondaIRCCS Azienda Ospedliero-Universitaria di Bologna Policlinico di Sant'Orsola

Key Points

To evaluate the safety and feasibility of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for Bosniak III-IV cysts.
Conducted ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation
Focused on nephron-sparing techniques
Retrospective analysis over five years
RFA was found to be safe for managing Bosniak III-IV cysts
Patients experienced minimal complications
Successful cyst management over a five-year period

Abstract

Ultrasound-guided RFA appears to be a safe and feasible nephron-sparing option for the management of Bosniak III-IV renal cystic lesions in selected patients.

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