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
in English
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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.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
General Surgery
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Carcinoma, Renal Cell
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Kidney Neoplasms
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Methods
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Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
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Nephrectomy
Aspects:
Patient-preference
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article