About RFA
Radio frequency ablation
A minimally invasive alternative to surgery, enabling targeted therapy and rapid recovery. Clinical evidence shows RFA can achieve complete disease resolution in selected patients.⁶
Clinical benefits of RFA
RFA is designed to provide safe, effective, and efficient treatment
RFA demonstrates low complication rates in large multi-center analyses. Treatment-related hypothyroidism is rare, and hypoparathyroidism has not been reported following thyroid RFA.
Favorable safety profile ⁴·⁵ RFA demonstrates low complication rates in large multi-center analyses. Treatment-related hypothyroidism is rare, and hypoparathyroidism has not been reported following thyroid RFA.
RFA can be performed with local anesthesia or sedation in an outpatient setting, reducing the need for general anesthesia and supporting faster patient recovery.
Minimally invasive ¹·²RFA can be performed with local anesthesia or sedation in an outpatient setting, reducing the need for general anesthesia and supporting faster patient recovery.
With shorter hospital stays, reduced perioperative resource use, and lower complication rates compared to surgery, RFA offers a cost-effective treatment option. Its favorable safety profile contributes to reduced healthcare burden and optimized system efficiency.
Cost-effective & efficient ⁴With shorter hospital stays, reduced perioperative resource use, and lower complication rates compared to surgery, RFA offers a cost-effective treatment option. Its favorable safety profile contributes to reduced healthcare burden and optimized system efficiency.
How RFA works
RFA is a minimally invasive treatment method that uses an electrode to treat nodules.
 Identify and access the target nodule ³·⁴High-resolution ultrasound imaging is used to accurately locate the target lesion |  Deliver thermal energy ²·⁴Once positioned, the electrode emits high frequency alternating current, agitating tissue ions and generating frictional heat. |  Repeat or expand as needed ¹·⁴Depending on lesion size or anatomy, additional ablations can be performed to cover residual regions. |
Thyroid
Liver
Uterine fibroids
Lung
Breast
Bone
Kidney
Pancreas
Prostate
Varicose vein
Spine
Hemorrhoids
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News
Recognized in the 2025 ATA Guidelines
Guideline update
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) now recognizes ultrasound-guided percutaneous ablation as a potential alternative to active surveillance or surgery for selected patients with cT1aN0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).
Clinical relevance
Expands treatment options for patients who wish to avoid or are unsuitable for surgery. Encourages shared decision-making, emphasizing individualized care between physician and patient.
Source reference
ATA Guidelines for the Management of Adult Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer, 2025.
Recommendation 11: “Ultrasound-guided percutaneous ablation may be considered as an alternative to active surveillance or resection for cT1aN0M0 PTC in selected patients.”
RFA in Action
The ALHD technique combines adjustable electrodes with Anterolateral Hydrodissection to establish a reliable safety margin that protects adjacent structures throughout the ablation process. Watch the video to learn more.
The ALHD Technique The ALHD technique combines adjustable electrodes with Anterolateral Hydrodissection to establish a reliable safety margin that protects adjacent structures throughout the ablation process. Watch the video to learn more.
The No-Touch Technique positions electrodes outside the tumor margin to achieve complete ablation without direct penetration, supporting procedural safety and reducing the risk of unintended tissue disruption. Watch the video to learn more
The No-touch technique The No-Touch Technique positions electrodes outside the tumor margin to achieve complete ablation without direct penetration, supporting procedural safety and reducing the risk of unintended tissue disruption. Watch the video to learn more
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