Thomas W. Jarrett, MD, presented “Renal Ablation Technologies – Impact on the Treatment of Small Renal Masses” during the 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on January 31, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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How to cite: Jarrett, Thomas W. “Renal Ablation Technologies – Impact on the Treatment of Small Renal Masses.” January 31, 2024. Accessed Oct 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/renal-ablation-technologies-impact-on-the-treatment-of-small-renal-masses/
Renal Ablation Technologies – Impact on the Treatment of Small Renal Masses – Summary
Thomas W. Jarrett, MD, explores the evolving role of renal ablation technologies in managing small renal masses (SRMs), highlighting their increasing importance as an alternative to traditional surgical approaches. In this 20-minute talk, he provides a detailed overview of the various ablation techniques, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA), cryoablation, and microwave ablation, emphasizing their distinct mechanisms of action and clinical applications.
The presentation delves into the outcomes associated with renal ablation, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the different ablation options. Dr. Jarrett also addresses the limitations and challenges of renal ablation, including the potential for incomplete tumor destruction and the difficulties in monitoring long-term outcomes.
About The 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 43rd iteration of the meeting took place from January 31st to February 2nd, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett, Chief of Urology, National Capital Region, at the Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, has an expertise in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic, robotic, ureteroscopic, percutaneous and image-guided therapies. Specifically, he has an expertise in percutaneous renal surgery, laparoscopic partial and radical nephrectomy, kidney stones, urinary tract reconstruction and kidney cancer.