Results of radiofrequency on small renal masses: Complications, effects on renal fonction and oncological outcomes

Introduction. - Finding of small renal masses and their ablative treatment has increased in patients unfit for surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate efficacy of Radiofrequency on those lesions. Material and method. - A retrospective monocentric study of radiofrequency between 2009 and 2017 on small renal masses was undertaken. Complications, effects on renal function and oncological outcomes, were evaluated. Results. - One hundred and three tumors were treated over 96 patients. Two patients (2%) had major complications (Clavien Dindo >= 3). Glomerular filtration rate was 66 ml/min (& PLUSMN;21 ml/min) before procedure versus 59 ml/min (& PLUSMN;21 ml/min) after (P < 0,001). Ninety-five patients (99%) did not present recurrence with a median follow up of 22,8 months {9,6 ; 37,2}. Conclusion. - Radiofrequency is a safe technique with low impact on renal function and good oncological outcomes. Selection of patients based on comorbidities, renal status, tumoral data (RENAL score) must be specified to evaluate at long term efficacy of RF. (C) 2022 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.