Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) involves vaporizing nodules at high temperatures (60-100ºC) using a radiofrequency probe inserted into the nodule (special needle). This slows down their growth, progressively reduces their volume (60-80% in 1 year), and eliminates any existing compressive symptoms.

Advantages

• Outpatient procedure.
• Safe.
• Procedure time: 1 hour.
• Not post-surgical.
• Non-disabling 1 day of disability.
• No medications.
• It does not require general anesthesia, only sedation.