Benefícios da crioablação por tomografia computadorizada no tratamento de tumores renais: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Cancer is a common name for a set of several diseases, whose main characteristic is the disordered growth of cells, which can attack any part of the body. Among the various treatments for cancer is cryoablation guided by computed tomography. This treatment has shown impressive and non-aggressive results for patients. Therefore, the present work aims to carry out a literature review showing the benefits of using computed tomography cryoablation in the treatment of kidney tumors. Furthermore, it is intended to explain and conceptualize the cryoablation method, as well as its use in conjunction with computed tomography. This work was carried out on databases. Scielo and Pubmed. The descriptors were used: Computed Tomography, Cryoablation and Renal Cancer. With this work it was possible to verify that cryoablation guided by computed tomography has been a revolutionary treatment in the fight against tumors, bringing a point of optimism for health professionals and patients affected by this disease. It is a complex method of use and cannot be applied to all tumors. Its application depends on specific studies so that the treatment has a positive effect and promotes the fight against cancer. It is still being monitored for its long-term results, in addition to having a high cost and a limited number of professionals trained to carry it out, making this characteristic a limiting factor for the implementation and expansion of this technique.