Cryoablation is a procedure that uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy abnormal tissues. The minimally invasive procedure is often done to treat cancers and small tumours. Cryoablation is recommended when surgery isn't possible. Also referred to as cryotherapy or cryosurgery, it treats conditions like breast cancer, cervical cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, sarcomas, etc.
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What is Cryoablation?
Cryoablation freezes cells and eliminates tumours. A thin probe is inserted into the area with abnormal tissue, and cold gas is released to freeze the tissue. The freezing process damages and kills the targeted cells.
Types of Cryoablation
Percutaneous Cryoablation: A cryoprobe is inserted through the skin for the treatment of tumours in the kidney, bone, lung, liver, etc.
Endoscopic Cryoablation: A cryoprobe is inserted via an endoscope to treat internal tumours or lesions in the airways (lung), oesophagus, prostate, or bladder.
Nerve Cryoablation: Involves freezing the peripheral nerves to block pain signals. It helps with chronic pain or nerve-related conditions.
Cervical Cryoablation: The Cervical cryoablation probe freezes abnormal cells on the cervix surface.
Dermatologic Cryoablation: Used to treat warts, skin tags, precancerous lesions, and some skin cancers. Liquid nitrogen or nitrous oxide is applied directly to the lesion.
What is the Average Cost of Various Types of Cryoablation?
Percutaneous Cryoablation: Costs approximately ₹2,00,000 to ₹3,50,000
Endoscopic Cryoablation: Priced between ₹2,00,000 to ₹4,00,000
Nerve Cryoablation: Generally costs ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000
Cervical Cryoablation: Ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹15,000
Dermatologic Cryoablation: Costs around ₹500 to ₹5,000
Note: These costs are approximate and can vary based on factors such as the healthcare facility’s location, the complexity of the procedure, and the specific condition being treated.
Complications with Conditions That Are Typically Treatable with Cryoablation
Untreated tumours can gradually grow larger in size & invade into nearby organs.
Metastasis to distant organs like lungs, bone, brain, etc.
Untreated cardiac arrhythmias can increase the risk of stroke.
An untreated condition can also lead to heart failure due to persistent irregular rhythms.
An untreated nerve condition may lead to persistent or worsening pain.
Untreated skin lesions can lead to cosmetic disfigurement, infection, progression of skin cancer, etc.
Preventive Measures Against Conditions that are Typically Treatable with Cryoablation
Cancer & Tumour Prevention: Maintain a healthy weight, eat a balanced diet, and avoid tobacco & excessive alcohol.
Atrial Fibrillation & Heart Rhythm Disorders Prevention: The disorder can be prevented by managing high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. It involves managing stress and avoiding excess alcohol intake.
Nerve Pain Disorder Prevention: Preventing nerve pain disorders involves using proper posture, ergonomics, staying physically active to strengthen the muscles, addressing injuries promptly, etc.
Skin Condition Prevention: Protect the skin with sunscreens, hats, sunglasses, avoid sharing personal items, monitor and report new or changing moles or lesions.
