Thermal Ablation Therapy: Theory and Simulation

Thermal Ablation Therapy: Theory and Simulation provides a comprehensive overview of thermal ablation therapy, including theoretical and technical concepts, ablation technology, and computational modeling. It emphasizes the use of MW systems to overcome heat-sink effects and the design and tuning of MW antennas for efficient energy delivery to specific organ systems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 466 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Thermal Ablation Therapy: Theory and Simulation delves into comprehensive theoretical and technical concepts of thermal ablation therapy across various body organs. It introduces the fundamentals of ablation technology, based on different thermal ablation methods, and explores the alterations in tissue mechanical properties caused by thermal denaturation. The book emphasizes mathematical and engineering principles related to RF and MW energy propagation within tissues, highlighting the ability of MW systems to achieve high heating rates that surpass the heat-sink effects from nearby vessels. It also covers the design and tuning of MW antennas to efficiently deliver energy to specific organ systems, such as the liver or lung.

Other chapters delve into computational modeling of radiofrequency (RF) and microwave (MW) ablation procedures to develop and implement innovative and efficient ablation techniques in clinical systems. Numerical simulations are conducted for diverse scenarios involving different organs of varying sizes using RF and MW ablation systems with different antennas/probes designs and configurations. Additionally, numerical techniques are employed to analyze temperature profiles within tissues.

This comprehensive text serves as a valuable resource for researchers, medical professionals, and students interested in advancing the field of thermal ablation therapy. It provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations, technological advancements, and clinical applications of thermal ablation, enabling them to contribute to the development of new treatment modalities and improve patient outcomes.

Weight: 958g
Dimension: 191 x 234 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128195444