This document addresses the use of nanoparticle-mediated thermal ablation to treat solid tumors. Nanoparticles are instilled into tumor tissue and then exposed to an energy source. Nanoparticle vibration induced by the energy source increases temperature to ablate the targeted tissue. Nanoparticle-mediated thermal ablation is purported to achieve homogeneous heat distribution in tumor tissue while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.

Position Statement

Investigational and Not Medically Necessary:

Nanoparticle-mediated thermal ablation is considered investigational and not medically necessary for all indications.