THERMAL IMAGING FEEDBACK FOR OPTIMIZING RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION THERAPY

摘要

The invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring and regulating radio frequency ablation therapy in order to maximize effectiveness of treatment. The invention uses an imaging scanner to provide feedback regarding location and extent of a treated volume. The feedback is used as input data for control of intensity, duration, and/or placement of radio frequency treatment. Control of treatment parameters is automatic and/or modulated by an operator.