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日本語Interventional radiology · Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe
Tumour ablation in Karlsruhe
Heat and cold for the targeted treatment of tumor tissue.
Image-guided tumour ablation destroys selected tissue using a precisely positioned probe. This overview explains the different techniques and organ areas. A consultation with PD Dr. med. Jonathan Nadjiri at Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe starts with your imaging and a discussion of appropriate treatment goals.
- Field of expertise
- Interventional oncology
- Techniques
- Heat or cold via a probe
- Decision
- Depends on the organ, findings and treatment goal
Microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation
Microwave ablation (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) generate heat. Cryoablation cools tissue to very low temperatures. Imaging helps guide the precise positioning of the probe and monitor the treated area.
The techniques differ. Factors include the location and size of the target area and nearby sensitive structures. The method suitable for your findings is determined before treatment.
Information suitable for the affected organ
Liver: A separate page on the following treatment is available for liver tumours and selected metastases: Liver tumour ablation. It explains patient selection and how the procedure fits into overall cancer treatment.
Kidney Lung and bones: Ablation may also be considered for suitable findings in these organs. See the pages on Kidney, Lung and Bones and soft tissues for an overview. Procedures and their risks cannot be applied equally to all organs.
What must be decided before an ablation?
A local therapy covers a specific target area. It does not automatically treat the entire cancer. Surgery, radiation, drugs and other interventional procedures are therefore considered in the overall concept.
Not every visible tumour can be reached safely or completely ablated. Your medical history and treatment goals are just as important as your imaging.
From planning to aftercare
Appropriate Medical imaging, laboratory values, clotting and anesthetic planning are discussed in advance. During the procedure, the probe is placed under image control. Subsequently, monitoring and planned checks are carried out.
Possible risks include Bleeding, infections and damage to neighbouring structures. Incomplete treatment or recurrence may require further therapy. Duration of stay and control dates are determined individually.
What ablation is meant?
The term ablation is used in several fields of expertise. This is about image-guided tumor treatment by the Interventional radiology. An ablation on the heart for cardiac arrhythmias belongs to cardiology and is not offered On this page.
Frequently asked questions to Tumour ablation
Is an ablation the same as a Embolization?
No. In the ablation described here, a probe is placed at the tumour. Embolization treats the target through its blood vessels. One example is TACE.
Which method is the best?
There is no best method for all findings. The selection depends on the disease, location, therapeutic goal and the alternatives. A consultation based on your image data helps to classify these differences.
Your next step
Personal advice in Karlsruhe
Please bring your current imaging and oncology reports. Existing pathology results and tumour board recommendations help assess how local treatment could fit into your overall care plan.
Please also bring your current medication list and tell us about any known allergies. The reception team will explain which additional documents are needed and how imaging can be transferred securely. Only change your medication after consulting a doctor.
Privately insured and self-paying patients
Head physician’s office
0721 974-1901Consultations and costs ↗Treatment location: Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Moltkestraße 90, 76133 Karlsruhe. Two beds are available for short inpatient monitoring and interventional care. The type and duration of your stay depend on the procedure and your health.
An enquiry does not guarantee that an intervention will be offered. A personal consultation considers benefits, risks and alternatives. In an acute medical emergency, call 112.
Medical references & additional information
- CIRSE: Image-guided ablation — techniques, organs and limitations ↗
- ACR / RSNA: Thermal Tumour ablation ↗
- SKK: Minimally invasive tumor therapy and local services ↗
Editorially responsible: PD Dr. med. Jonathan Nadjiri · Editorial update: 26 September 2026. These texts were prepared with AI assistance using the linked medical references. They do not replace individual medical counselling.