C-reactive protein-albumin ratio as a prognostic factor in renal cell carcinoma - A data from multi-institutional study in Japan.

CONCLUSION: The findings of the present study suggested that the preoperative CAR is an independent prognostic indicator of OS, CSS and RFS for patients with RCC. Since CAR can be assessed prior to surgery, clinicians should this take into account for the treatment decision making.
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Source: Urologic Oncology - April 29, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tsujino T, Komura K, Hashimoto T, Muraoka R, Satake N, Matsunaga T, Tsutsumi T, Yoshikawa Y, Takai T, Minami K, Uehara H, Hirano H, Nomi H, Ibuki N, Takahara K, Inamoto T, Ohno Y, Azuma H Tags: Urol Oncol Source Type: research