Perioperative Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells in Radical or Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma.
CONCLUSIONS: This proof-of-concept study indicated that after surgery, more cancer cells can be expelled into the bloodstream, especially after open RN. Sufficient and careful follow-up assessment for the emergence of distant metastases is needed for patients undergoing open RN.
PMID: 31832914 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Ann Oncol - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Haga N, Onagi A, Koguchi T, Hoshi S, Ogawa S, Akaihata H, Hata J, Hiraki H, Honda R, Tanji R, Matsuoka K, Kataoka M, Sato Y, Ishibashi K, Kojima Y Tags: Ann Surg Oncol Source Type: research
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