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Open Partial Nephrectomy in Renal Cancer : A Feasible Gold Standard Technique in All Hospitals
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2008-08-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Partial nephrectomy (PN) is playing an increasingly important role in localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as a true alternative to radical nephrectomy.
With the greater experience and expertise of surgical teams, it has become an alternative to radical nephrectomy in young patients when the tumor diameter is 4 cm or less in almost all hospitals since cancer-specific survival outcomes are similar to those obtained with radical nephrectomy.
Materials and Methods.
The authors comment on their own experience and review the literature, reporting current indications and outcomes including complications.
The surgical technique of open partial nephrectomy is outlined.
Conclusions.
Nowadays, open PN is the gold standard technique to treat small renal masses, and all nonablative techniques must pass the test of time to be compared to PN.
It is not ethical for patients to undergo radical surgery just because the urologists involved do not have adequate experience with PN.
Patients should be involved in the final treatment decision and, when appropriate, referred to specialized centers with experience in open or laparoscopic partial nephrectomies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cózar-Olmo, J. M.& Tallada, M.. 2008. Open Partial Nephrectomy in Renal Cancer : A Feasible Gold Standard Technique in All Hospitals. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507857
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cózar-Olmo, J. M.& Tallada, M.. Open Partial Nephrectomy in Renal Cancer : A Feasible Gold Standard Technique in All Hospitals. Advances in Urology No. 2008 (2008), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507857
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cózar-Olmo, J. M.& Tallada, M.. Open Partial Nephrectomy in Renal Cancer : A Feasible Gold Standard Technique in All Hospitals. Advances in Urology. 2008. Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507857
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507857