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Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for advanced kidney cancer

Authors :
McClellan M. Walther
Stephen E. Pautler
Source :
Current Urology Reports. 3:21-24
Publication Year :
2002
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2002.

Abstract

The management of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) continues to evolve. With the advent of laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN), minimally invasive approaches to kidney cancer have developed. Laparoscopic resection of locally advanced RCC yields a similar cancer-control rate with the advantage of decreased morbidity. Although cytoreductive LRN is a technically challenging procedure, it may be completed safely in selected patients. Further prospective study of the role of LRN for advanced RCC is warranted.

Details

ISSN :
15346285 and 15272737
Volume :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Current Urology Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....2942fbc91c955d9b0cdef7f60c2cad67
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-002-0006-7