Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: A Comprehensive Guide

這本綜合性的書籍是甲狀腺射頻消融（RFA）的權威指南。甲狀腺結節無論是良性還是惡性都相當普遍，雖然良性結節通常不需要治療，但有些患者可能因功能異常或腫塊效應而尋求介入治療。傳統的治療方法如手術和放射性碘療法雖然有效，但由於風險或個人偏好，可能不適合所有患者。

熱消融技術，包括射頻、微波和高強度聚焦超聲，提供了一種有前景的非手術替代方案。在這些技術中，射頻消融（RFA）脫穎而出，成為研究最為廣泛且證明有效的療法，具備安全性和臨床療效。本書是引導甲狀腺患者走向非手術治療的重要資源，標誌著甲狀腺護理的一次範式轉變。

本書從甲狀腺結節的診斷和管理的全面概述開始，深入探討甲狀腺RFA的具體指導。各章節探討了手術過程本身、先進技術、臨床療效和長期管理策略。此外，還涵蓋了如栓塞等相關技術以及RFA在甲狀腺癌中的應用。

這本書是管理甲狀腺結節患者的不可或缺的指南。無論您是尋求基礎知識還是進階見解，本書都能為您提供所需的專業知識，以應對甲狀腺RFA的複雜性並提供最佳的患者護理。

Dr. Park is a distinguished Professor in the Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology within the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the esteemed University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. His illustrious medical journey began with his M.D. degree and subsequent completion of radiology residency and interventional radiology fellowship training at Kyungpook National University/Hospital in South Korea. Further enhancing his expertise, Dr. Park pursued additional vascular and interventional radiology fellowship training at the prestigious University of Michigan Medical Center during 2005-2006. With a career spanning over 15 years as an interventional radiologist, Dr. Park made a significant impact when he joined the interventional radiology group at the University of Virginia in 2009.

Dr. Park's professional focus encompasses a broad spectrum of clinical interests and research endeavors. He is renowned for his pioneering work in embolotherapy, thyroid ablation, benign and malignant biliary obstructions, congenital vascular anomalies, and lymphatic interventions. Notably, he is credited with founding the first thyroid ablation program in the United States, a testament to his innovative approach to patient care.

His prolific contributions to medical literature underscore his dedication to advancing the field of interventional radiology. Dr. Park has authored or co-authored an impressive array of 118 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, educational exhibits, scientific abstracts, review articles, and editorials. Notably, in 2020, he authored, illustrated, and self-published the acclaimed book "Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation", further solidifying his status as a leading authority in the field. He has also served as a co-editor of "IR Playbook: A Comprehensive Introduction to Interventional Radiology" (2018, Springer) and published the open-source e-book "Inferior Vena Cava Filters," with its second edition released in June 2022.

Dr. Mauri serves as an Interventional Radiologist at the Division of Interventional Radiology at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing patient care and research endeavors in the field.

His academic journey began with his graduation from the University of Milan School of Medicine in 2007, followed by the achievement of Board Certification in Radiology in 2012. Dr. Mauri's pursuit of excellence led him to prestigious fellowship opportunities, including a fellowship in Interventional Radiology at St. George's Hospital, University of London, in 2010, and a research fellowship in Interventional Radiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, in 2011.

Throughout his career, Dr. Mauri has held significant roles at prominent medical institutions, including serving as a Consultant Radiologist at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in San Donato Milanese and the General Hospital of Busto Arsizio. From 2019 to 2022, he served as an Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Milan, where he continued to inspire the next generation of medical professionals.

Dr. Mauri's contributions to medical literature are extensive and impactful, with 172 papers published in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in the field. He has also co-edited the esteemed book "Image-guided Laser Ablation" (2020, Springer) and authored numerous book chapters, further establishing himself as a leading authority in image-guided thermal ablation.

Beyond his publications, Dr. Mauri's active involvement in academic and editorial roles underscores his dedication to fostering collaboration and disseminating knowledge. He serves as a section editor for the International Journal of Hyperthermia and sits on the editorial boards of three peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, his expertise is recognized through invitations to review manuscripts for several prestigious peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Mauri's clinical practice and research efforts are focused on diagnostic and interventional radiology, with a specific emphasis on image-guided thermal ablation techniques, notably in the areas of thyroid ablations and thyroid ultrasound. His unwavering dedication to advancing patient care and research in interventional radiology makes him a respected leader in the field, both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Kim is a graduate of Seoul National University Hospital, Korea, where he obtained his medical degree in 1995 and completed residency training in the same institution. Further enhancing his expertise, he pursued fellowship training in thyroid radiology, neuro-head, and neck radiology, also at Seoul National University Hospital. Currently, Dr. Kim serves as a Professor in the Department of Radiology at Seoul National University Hospital, where he continues to make significant contributions to the field.

Dr. Kim's leadership extends beyond his clinical role, as evidenced by his active involvement in various professional societies and organizations. He holds the position of Vice President in the Korean Society of Neuroradiology/Head and Neck Radiology and serves as the Scientific Chair of the 2021 Asian Oceanian Congress of Neuroradiology. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role as the Director of General Affairs in the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology and serves as the Thyroid Section Editor of Ultrasonography, further solidifying his reputation as a respected authority in the field.

With a keen academic interest in neurodegenerative disease, thyroid intervention, and the evolution of thyroid nodules, Dr. Kim has made significant contributions to medical literature. He has authored or co-authored an impressive 222 publications and 8 book chapters, reflecting his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and sharing his expertise with the medical community.

Dr. Kim's commitment to research is evident through his involvement in numerous grants and leadership roles in clinical trials. As a Principal Investigator, he has led multiple clinical trials focusing on thyroid imaging diagnosis and treatment, including a recent clinical trial on thyroid radiofrequency ablation of low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma. This trial collected long-term clinical data, contributing valuable insights to the field.

Dr. Kim's multifaceted contributions to academia, clinical practice, and research position him as a leader in the field of radiology, particularly in thyroid imaging and intervention. His unwavering dedication to advancing patient care and research continues to make a profound impact on the medical community and the lives of patients worldwide.

Dr. Park 是德克薩斯州達拉斯著名的德克薩斯大學西南醫學中心放射學與醫學影像系血管與介入放射學部的傑出教授。他的醫學旅程始於醫學博士學位，隨後在韓國慶北國立大學/醫院完成放射學住院醫師訓練及介入放射學專科訓練。為了進一步提升專業知識，Dr. Park 在2005至2006年間於密西根大學醫學中心進行了額外的血管與介入放射學專科訓練。作為一名擁有超過15年經驗的介入放射學醫師，Dr. Park 在2009年加入維吉尼亞大學的介入放射學團隊，對該領域產生了重大影響。

Dr. Park 的專業重點涵蓋廣泛的臨床興趣和研究工作。他以在栓塞治療、甲狀腺消融、良性和惡性膽道阻塞、先天性血管異常及淋巴介入等領域的開創性工作而聞名。值得注意的是，他被認為是美國首個甲狀腺消融計畫的創始人，這充分體現了他對病人護理的創新方法。

他對醫學文獻的豐富貢獻彰顯了他對推進介入放射學領域的奉獻精神。Dr. Park 已發表或共同發表了118篇令人印象深刻的出版物，包括同行評審的文章、教育展覽、科學摘要、綜述文章和社論。特別是在2020年，他撰寫、插圖並自費出版了備受讚譽的書籍《甲狀腺射頻消融》，進一步鞏固了他在該領域的權威地位。他還擔任了《IR Playbook: A Comprehensive Introduction to Interventional Radiology》（2018年，Springer）的共同編輯，並出版了開放源碼電子書《下腔靜脈濾器》，其第二版於2022年6月發布。

Dr. Mauri 擔任米蘭歐洲腫瘤研究所介入放射學部的介入放射學醫師，在推進病人護理和該領域的研究工作中扮演著關鍵角色。

他的學術旅程始於2007年從米蘭大學醫學院畢業，並於2012年獲得放射學的專科醫師認證。Dr. Mauri 追求卓越的過程中，獲得了多個著名的專科訓練機會，包括2010年在倫敦大學聖喬治醫院的介入放射學專科訓練，以及2011年在哈佛醫學院布萊根婦女醫院的介入放射學研究專科訓練。

在他的職業生涯中，Dr. Mauri 在多家知名醫療機構擔任重要職位，包括擔任IRCCS Policlinico San Donato的顧問放射學醫師及布斯托阿爾西齊奧總醫院的放射學醫師。從2019年到2022年，他擔任米蘭大學的放射學助理教授，繼續啟發下一代醫療專業人員。

Dr. Mauri 對醫學文獻的貢獻廣泛且具影響力，已在同行評審的期刊上發表172篇論文，反映了他對推進該領域科學知識的承諾。他還共同編輯了著名的書籍《影像引導激光消融》（2020年，Springer），並撰寫了多篇書籍章節，進一步確立了他在影像引導熱消融領域的權威地位。

除了他的出版物外，Dr. Mauri 積極參與學術和編輯工作，強調了他對促進合作和傳播知識的奉獻。他擔任《國際高溫期刊》的部分編輯，並在三本同行評審期刊的編輯委員會中任職。此外，他的專業知識也得到了廣泛的認可。