What is one major risk associated with ablation procedures?

One major risk associated with ablation procedures is the potential damage to surrounding healthy tissue. During an ablation procedure, energy is applied to destroy specific tissue, typically to treat conditions such as tumors or arrhythmias. However, the precision required in these procedures means that there is a significant risk of inadvertently affecting nearby healthy tissues. This can lead to complications such as pain, dysfunction of adjacent organs, or other unintended effects that may require further medical intervention. Minimizing this risk is crucial for the safety and effectiveness of the procedure, which is why surgical techniques and imaging guidance are often employed to enhance accuracy and protect surrounding structures during ablation.