Smaller Surgery for Smaller Kidney Tumors
(MedPage Today) -- Similar survival for percutaneous ablation, radical nephrectomy (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - June 26, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Study Compares Treatment Options for T1a Renal Cancer
Percutaneous ablation compared with partial, radical nephrectomy for 4,310 patients aged ≥ 66 years (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - June 26, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Urology, Journal, Source Type: news
Study Compares Treatment Options for T1a Renal Cancer
TUESDAY, June 26, 2018 -- Percutaneous ablation (PA) is associated with oncologic outcomes that are similar to those of radical nephrectomy (RN) and may be associated with fewer complications than nephron-sparing partial nephrectomy (PN) for... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 26, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
More Frequent Use of Partial Nephrectomy May Benefit Kidney Cancer Patients
To evaluate trends in the use of partial nephrectomy in the United States, researchers collected information about more than 48,000 patients with non-metastatic kidney cancer treated between 1998 and 2007.06/13/2018 (Source: Kidney Cancer Association)
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - June 13, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news
Can mRCC Patients Be Spared Debulking Nephrectomy?
In this video,Dr. Daniel George discusses CARMENA, which asked if cytoreductive surgery is necessary in the age of active systemic therapy for mRCC. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - June 13, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Daniel George, MD Source Type: news
ASCO: Sunitinib Alone Noninferior in Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer
Sunitinib alone noninferior to nephrectomy plus sunitinib with respect to overall survival (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - June 5, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Nephrology, Oncology, Pharmacy, Surgery, Conference News, Source Type: news
ASCO: Sunitinib Alone Noninferior in Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer
MONDAY, June 4, 2018 -- For patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma classified as having intermediate or poor prognostic risk, sunitinib alone is noninferior to nephrectomy and sunitinib, according to a study published online June 3 in the New... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 4, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Patient and Tumor Features Predicted RCC Outcomes Post Nephrectomy
Routinely available patient and tumor features accurately predicted the risk progression and death from RCC post nephrectomy, a Mayo Clinic team found. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 9, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Tags: Genitourinary Cancers News Renal Cell Carcinoma Source Type: news
Certain Patient Subgroups May Benefit from Partial vs Radical Nephrectomy
In this large Chinese study, in certain subgroups cancer-specific survival outcomes were better with partial rather than radical nephrectomy. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - March 7, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Tags: Genitourinary Cancers News Renal Cell Carcinoma Source Type: news
Certain RCC Subgroups May Benefit From Partial vs Radical Nephrectomy
In a large Chinese study, in certain RCC subgroups cancer-specific survival outcomes were better with partial rather than radical nephrectomy. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - March 7, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Tags: Genitourinary Cancers News Renal Cell Carcinoma Source Type: news
Determinant factors for chronic kidney disease after partial nephrectomy
(Rapamycin Press) Minimally invasive surgery appears to offer broader therapeutic scope for the renal masses without compromising oncological outcomes in proper hands. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 6, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
45-Year-Old Female With Gross Hematuria Post Partial Nephrectomy
A 45-year-old female presents with gross hematuria 5 days after a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal cell cancer. What is your diagnosis? (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - March 1, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Brian Morse, MD Tags: Image IQ Source Type: news
Analysts: Japan approves 12 new procedures for Intuitive Surgical ’ s da Vinci
Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) recently won approval for an additional 12 procedures in Japan using its da Vinci robot-assisted surgery devices, according to analysts at Leerink Partners.
The approvals could represent an additional 200,000 cases in Japan, up from 30,000, Leerink analysts Richard Newitter and Jaime Morgan wrote this morning in a note to investors, citing talks with management, company reports and Leerink Partners estimates.
Previously only cleared for prostatectomy and nephrectomy in Japan, da Vinci is now approved for additional colorectal, gynecological and thoracic surgeries, plus gastrectomies, bladd...
Source: Mass Device - January 18, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Regulatory/Compliance Robotics Wall Street Beat Intuitive Surgical Source Type: news
Trunk Imaging Tied to Higher Nephrectomy Risk (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- More kidney removal in places with high abdominal/chest CT rates (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - December 28, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
FDA Approves First Adjuvant Therapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma
The FDA has approved sunitinib malate (Sutent) as an adjuvant therapy for adults at risk for recurrent renal cell carcinoma following nephrectomy. Sunitinib, a kinase... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - November 20, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
