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Since RFA is a localized procedure, it does not produce any systemic side effects. It can be performed under imaging guidance in percutaneous, laparoscopic, or open surgical procedure settings. The treatment can be repeated as often as needed. While most studies related to RFA and breast cancer involve ablation followed by surgical resection, some studies have investigated the safety of ablation only in patients who are poor surgical candidates since RFA can be done under local anesthesia.

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  1. Division of Breast Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 10th Floor, Suite 1005, New York, NY, 10032, USA

    Preya Ananthakrishnan M.D. & Sheldon Marc Feldman M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Ananthakrishnan, P., Feldman, S.M. (2014). RF Therapy. In: Francescatti, D., Silverstein, M. (eds) Breast Cancer. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8063-1_12

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