The oncologic and functional results of open partial nephrectomy (OPN) are excellent. At the same time, the morbidity associated with an open flank incision can be considerable, 4 and the chance that ...

Increased detection of the small renal mass over the last two decades has led to greater utilization of partial nephrectomy techniques. Appreciation of the negative impact of chronic renal impairment ...

(HealthDay)—Continuing aspirin for chronic antiplatelet therapy is safe in patients undergoing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, according to a study published in the April issue of The Journal of ...

Current evidence on laparoscopic partial nephrectomy suggests that it is safe and efficacious when undertaken by surgeons with special expertise in this technique. Surgeons undertaking laparoscopic ...

An economic analysis of axitinib and sorafenib for second-line treatment of cytokine-refractory patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in the United States (US). This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract ...

Pleotrophic action of renal cell carcinoma: Dysregulated microRNAs on hypoxia-related signaling pathways. Background: Partial nephrectomy in upper pole kidney tumors represents a distinct surgical ...

More than 60% of renal cell carcinomas are now detected incidentally. Such tumors are smaller than those found based on symptomatology, less likely to metastasize, and often amenable to ...

When current literature is reviewed, it is found that factors that in uence renal function after partial nephrectomy, are multifactorial. Those are divided into pre-surgical factors, such as ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for undergoing nephrectomy? You should consult a surgeon such as an Urologist. 2. Why should I have a kidney removed? You might have your kidney removed if it is ...

A 60-year-old woman without any other medical problems underwent a right robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for a 2.5 cm mid-right renal posterior cortical heterogeneously enhancing ...

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. This involves making small ‘keyhole’ openings, either in the back or in the abdomen, to remove the section of kidney that contains ...