Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation Surgery in Turkey
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure. RFA Ablation is a procedure in which part of the heart, tumor or other dysfunctional tissue’s electrical conduction system is ablated using the heat generated by the medium frequency alternating current. RFA is usually performed in the ambulatory setting, using either local anesthetics or conscious anesthesia for sedation. It is called the radiofrequency catheter ablation when delivered via catheter.
RFA involves the following steps:
- The patient lies on stomach on a procedure table. If sedation is used, an intravenous (IV) line is started so that relaxation medicine (sedation) can be given.
- The skin over the treatment area (neck, mid-back, or low back) is well cleaned to minimize the risk of infection.
- The physician numbs a small area of skin by injecting a numbing medicine (anesthetic) in the region of the RFA injection site.
The entire procedure usually takes 30 to 90 minutes.
