Small kidney cancers are often treated with partial nephrectomy or thermal ablation when the tumour is in a favourable position. IRE has been reported in research settings for selected masses where heat ablation is anatomically difficult, for example near the collecting system. Active surveillance remains appropriate for some very small, low-risk lesions.
Dr Kooner's kidney surgery information hub for partial nephrectomy, robotic approaches and stones is published separately. This nanoknife.au page stays focused on IRE as a concept.
If you have a renal mass, your urologist will discuss biopsy strategy, staging and whether surgery, ablation or surveillance fits guidelines for your tumour size and appearance.
You can ask for a second opinion on imaging, diagnosis and treatment options before you decide.