Ep. 159 Renal Ablation Technique and Devices with Dr. Nainesh Parikh

Dr. Nainesh Parikh from Moffitt Cancer Center discusses his approach to ablation of small renal masses, including workup, technique, and device selection. He also tells us why he has the best job ever! --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic FlowMet https://www.medtronic.com/flowmet --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Nainesh Parikh and our host Dr. Michael Barraza discuss tips for renal ablation and multispecialty care for kidney cancers. First, they delve into the decision-making process for choosing between cryoablation and microwave ablation. Dr. Parikh believes that cryoablation is relatively safe to use in lesions near the collection system; however, it can cause a large inflammatory response in surrounding tissues. On the other hand, he prefers to use microwave ablation on exophytic lesions. Both doctors share their experiences with tricky lesions near the spine and various nerves. They also discuss the usage of pre-ablation embolization lesions larger than 5 cm. Throughout the episode, the doctors emphasize the importance of constant communication with urologists, since embolization and ablation can provide significant benefits for patients who are poor surgical candidates. Collaboration can help the medical team better manage recurrences as they arise. Dr. Parikh notes that follow up care for image-guided procedures should occur around four weeks, which is sooner than the conventional urology follow up period. Finally, Dr. Parikh gives pearls of wisdom regarding the advantages of hydrodissection, pneumodissection, and CT fluoroscopy for a safer and more efficient procedure. --- RESOURCES Moffitt Cancer Center IR Page: https://moffitt.org/for-healthcare-professionals/clinical-programs-and-services/radiology-diagnostic-imaging-and-interventional-radiology-program/