Abbreviated CT protocol for postoperative surveillance of renal cancer

The current protocols for surveillance following surgery for localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) stratify patients according to risk groups [1 –4]. Periodic computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest and abdomen are recommended according to risk groups with some variations between the different guidelines. Given that CT is a very sensitive tool for detection of early and potentially curable metastasis and local recurrence [5–8], over the evolution of successive guideline recommendations more and more CT studies have been added to the protocols [1].
Source: Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research