Biologic effects of radiofrequency thermal ablation on non-small cell lung cancer: Results of a pilot study

Our study confirms the safety of radiofrequency ablation, particularly underlining the possibility of performing a thermal lesion in the lung in a controlled manner. It also assesses that radiofrequency ablation may be effective in the local control of primary lung cancer. However, surgery still represents the mainstay of treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, and radiofrequency ablation must be reserved for high-risk patients.