Open partial nephrectomy in solitary kidney with multiple renal cell carcinoma: a case report / 中国医学科学杂志(英文版)
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal
;
(4): 249-250, 2011.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-299375
ABSTRACT
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in a solitary kidney presents a unique clinical challenge to urological surgeons. Partial nephrectomy (PN) or nephron-sparing surgery in this condition provides good oncological and renal functional outcomes with an acceptable complication rate. Long-term renal function remains stable in most patients with solitary kidneys after a reduction of more than 50% in renal mass.PN is a surgical procedure reserved for patients with a tumor in a solitary kidney, bilateral renal tumors, or renal function impairment. The challenge of preserving renal parenchyma is significantly complicated with the discovery of multiple masses in a solitary kidney because any subsequent complications may result in a significant decline in quality of life. Particularly in the case of postoperative renal failure, dialysis becomes necessary.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Chirurgie générale
/
Néphrocarcinome
/
Tumeurs du rein
/
Méthodes
/
Tumeurs primitives multiples
/
Néphrectomie
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
/
Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal
Année:
2011
Type:
Article
Documents relatifs à ce sujet
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS