Locations & Hours | Radiology Services & Procedures | Insurance Info | Policies & Payments Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Tumors by Edward Priest, M.D. Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure used to treat cancerous tumors of the liver. During the procedure, a tumor is destroyed by a heated probe, placed through the skin directly into the tumor, under CT guidance by an interventional radiologist. The liver is a common site for malignant tumors. These tumors may originate from the liver itself (hepatoma and hepatocellular carcinoma) or come to the liver from cancer at other sites (particularly colon cancer). Cancer of the liver was previously treatable by only surgery or chemotherapy. However, only a few patients can have such a major surgery and some tumors of the liver do not respond to chemotherapy. Radiofrequency ablation was developed to meet the need for an alternative treatment for these tumors. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. Patients typically stay in the hospital for one night following the procedure. There is minimal pain after discharge and most patients resume a normal lifestyle within 2-3 days. To arrange a consultation with Dr. Edward Priest, regarding radiofrequency ablation, call (615) 312-0128 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). http://www.edwardpriestmd.com