Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus

Conclusion: Our experience supports the feasibility of imperative partial nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy for cases of RCC with renal vein involvement by tumor thrombus. In experienced hands, this approach may offer the patient a low morbidity postoperative course and long-term freedom from disease while maintaining the renal function, thus avoiding the need of renal replacement therapy.Urol Int
Source: Urologia Internationalis - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research