Technical parameters used for radiofrequency ablation, expected minor-axis diameter of the ablation zones based on nonanimal models, and measured ablation zone diameters on MRI and gross pathology
| Watts | Thermocouple Temperatures (°C) | Ablation Time (sec) | Diameter of Ablation Zone Orthogonal to Ablation Probe (mm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximal | Distal | Expected | MRI | Gross Pathology | ||
| 10 | 72 | 51 | 92 | 20.0 | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| 5 | 58 | 42 | 107 | 16.6 | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| 5 | 51 | 40 | 42 | 13.0 | 7.3 | 8.0 |