First experience of radiofrequency ablation in breast cancer

The article gives a brief historical background, outlined technological features and the application of RFA, as well as data on the first experience of RFA in breast cancer in the Sverdlovsk Regional Cancer Center. We describe indications for RFA, present the selection of the optimal parameters of exposure to the breast, compare method of RFA with other methods of surgical and minimally invasive treatment, assess the results of RFA in the form of timing relapse-free periods and quality of life of patients, offer the optimum time monitoring of patients during the postoperative period. The article concludes with regard to field the most effective application of RFA, indicates the need for further studies were initiated.