• This requires complete resection of the tumors from the kidneys with intraoperative negative margins to prevent recurrence while sparing healthy renal tissue. (chop.edu)
  • Considering the complications of multi-organ resection, whether nephrectomy or other organ resection is required remains to be elucidated. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • A right nephrectomy with resection of the mass demonstrated a malignant solitary fibrous tumor. (medscape.com)
  • Definitive management of hypoglycemia associated with paraneoplastic production of IGF-2 consists of resection of the tumor responsible for IGF-2 production. (medscape.com)
  • Secondary outcomes included change in tumor diameter, RENAL nephrometry score, renal function based on eGFR, tumor response, and surgical complications. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Six of the 26 patients had Clavien grade III-IV surgical complications after partial nephrectomy, including urine leaks in four patients. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Our outcomes compare favorably to published data on open surgical radical nephrectomy in this setting, and HALN should be considered in centers with experience with this technique. (nih.gov)
  • If it is a high-risk Mayo grade 0 TT or even grade 1 TT, traditionally two steps were utilized including management of the inferior vena cava and removement of the TT, and then nephrectomy after changing the surgical position. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of the study was to explore the feasibility of single position transperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) and high-risk Mayo 0 and 1 tumor thrombectomy and the surgical techniques were described in detail. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Indications for primary surgical excision of a Wilms tumor include tumors confined to the kidney, extending beyond the kidney but not crossing the midline, and with or without vascular extension. (medscape.com)
  • Large tumors that extend beyond the midline, have vascular extension, or both are relative contraindications, since some surgeons elect to obtain tissue via surgical excision, but this may expose patients to increased surgical risks. (medscape.com)
  • According to the NWTSG protocol, the first step in the treatment of Wilms tumor is surgical staging followed by radical nephrectomy, if possible. (medscape.com)
  • The most common treatment for kidney cancer is a surgical procedure called a nephrectomy. (massgeneral.org)
  • For challenging surgical patients, high dose radiation can be used to control renal tumors or sites of spread. (uclahealth.org)
  • Robot-assisted nephrectomy has become more and more common throughout the years since robotic surgery was first applied to the surgical profession. (pulsus.com)
  • DALLAS - June 4, 2010 - A minimally invasive technique used to destroy kidney tumors with an electrically controlled heating probe showed similar effectiveness as surgical removal of tumors in curbing cancer recurrence rates for up to five years after treatment. (scienceblog.com)
  • These approaches may not be suitable for large tumors or those with complex locations that require more extensive surgical access. (curetoday.com)
  • Surgical excision of the cutaneous tumor was performed, followed by radiotherapy at the site of the skin lesion on the chest wall. (cdlib.org)
  • A surgical technique called partial nephrectomy removes only the diseased part of your kidney while sparing the healthy, functioning kidney tissue. (wregional.com)
  • Surgical removal of tumor in the BLADDER with resectoscope inserted through the URETHRA. (bvsalud.org)
  • Of 1123 total operations, 97 (8.9%) were performed for hilar tumors. (auanet.org)
  • CONCLUSION: In the hands of an experienced laparoscopist, LPN can safely be performed for hilar tumors, with preservation of perioperative outcomes and durable renal functional and oncologic outcomes. (hofstra.edu)
  • It is feasible to control left renal vein and partial inferior vena cava through descending colon mesentery in a single position during LRN and tumor thrombectomy for the treatment of high-risk Mayo grade 0 and 1 TT. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Studies have shown that radical nephrectomy and inferior vena cava TT removal for patients with locally advanced renal cancer can effectively improve the prognosis, and the 5-year tumor-specific survival rate is 40-65% [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Radical nephrectomy is commonly preferred for treatment of tumors that extend into the inferior vena cava. (medscape.com)
  • This is known as a partial nephrectomy or kidney-sparing or nephron-sparing surgery. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Background: The aim of the study was retrospective analysis of nephron-sparing surgery results of 53 patients, performed due to unilateral small kidney tumors in the period of 1988-1998. (medscimonit.com)
  • Nephron-sparing surgery is a safe alternative to radical surgery in tumors of up to 4 cm in diameter. (medscimonit.com)
  • [ 7 ] including radical or partial nephrectomy or nephron-sparing surgery. (medscape.com)
  • Retroperitoneal liposarcoma is a rare malignant tumor with an incidence of 2.5/1,000,000 individuals ( 1 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Nephrectomy is also performed to treat malignant or benign tumors of the kidney, renovascular hypertention due to uncorrectable renal artery disease, or severe unilateral parenchymal damage from nephrosclerosis, pyelonephritis, reflux, or congenital dysplasia. (urotoday.com)
  • During the 20th century, most nephrectomies for benign and malignant renal disease were performed by an open approach [2]. (urotoday.com)
  • Wilms tumor, also called nephroblastoma, is a malignant (cancerous) tumor originating in the cells of the kidney. (luriechildrens.org)
  • Kidney tumors can be benign or malignant. (hindawi.com)
  • Benign tumors include cysts, whereas malignant tumors mainly include renal cancer and pelvic cancer [ 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Preoperative patient and tumor (imaging) characteristics are used to stratify the risk of benign versus malignant disease, and indolent versus aggressive cancers. (ahrq.gov)
  • Recent reports have shown the efficacy of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) compared with open and laparoscopic surgery for difficult cases such as hilar, endophytic or large tumors. (elsevierpure.com)
  • We sought to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and comparative effectiveness of robot-Assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN) in the management of completely intrarenal tumors. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • Wilms tumor, treatment for which includes surgery (radical or partial nephrectomy), is the fifth most common pediatric malignancy and the most common type of renal tumor in children. (medscape.com)
  • To assess outcomes after hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy (HALN) for renal cell cancer tumor thrombus confined to the renal vein and to compare outcomes with published series in this setting. (nih.gov)
  • [ 14 ] The increased use of hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy may allow a reasonable compromise between technical feasibility and acceptable patient morbidity. (medscape.com)
  • Pediatric oncologist Frank M. Balis, MD , and pediatric urologist Thomas F. Kolon, MD , recommended finishing the 12 weeks of chemotherapy prior to surgery to continue to shrink the tumors, which at diagnosis had measured 9 cm on the right side and 4 cm on the left side and were now responding to the chemotherapy. (chop.edu)
  • During the surgery, the first partial nephrectomy and renal reconstruction had no complications, allowing Kolon to continue and successfully perform the second contralateral partial nephrectomy and renorrhaphy under the same general anesthesia. (chop.edu)
  • Pediatric Surgery Library , www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829233/all/Nephrectomy_for_Tumor. (pedsurglibrary.com)
  • Completely intrarenal kidney tumors should not be automatically relegated to radical nephrectomy or open surgery. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • Surgery can remove an early stage or locally advanced kidney cancer/tumor with the aim of curing it. (indiamart.com)
  • Urinary tract ultrasound, enhanced MRI, MRA, chest CT and bone scan were performed before surgery to determine the location, size and metastasis of the tumor. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Although the NWTSG/COG and SIOP guidelines concur that combined surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy is the initial treatment for Wilms tumor in children, they differ on the preferred strategy for delivery of therapy. (medscape.com)
  • For unilateral Wilms tumor, the NWTSG/COG guidelines, primarily followed in North America, recommend surgery prior to chemotherapy, whereas the SIOP guidelines, followed in Europe, recommend both preoperative and postoperative chemotherapy. (medscape.com)
  • Surgery alone is not recommended for Wilms tumor, based on the results of the NWTSG-5 study. (medscape.com)
  • Contraindications to primary surgery for Wilms tumor include bilateral tumors and documented metastatic disease. (medscape.com)
  • However, ablation may be used for smaller tumors that cannot be removed with surgery, typically due to other medical conditions that are affecting your overall health. (healthline.com)
  • A partial nephrectomy is surgery that removes the area of the kidney that contains the cancer. (healthline.com)
  • Another type of surgery is called ablation, which uses radiofrequency waves or freezing with cryoprobes to destroy tumors. (massgeneral.org)
  • Laparoscopic nephrectomy, which is a minimal invasive procedure, is a recommended alternative for open surgery. (urotoday.com)
  • The standard treatment is usually a partial nephrectomy, where the surgeon removes the tumor and some surrounding tissue via open or laparascopic surgery," said Dr. Cadeddu. (scienceblog.com)
  • With open surgery, surgeons go in through a patient's abdomen or flank to remove the kidney tumor. (scienceblog.com)
  • The accurate localization of the kidney tumor is vital in surgery for kidney cancer treatment. (hindawi.com)
  • When successful, it can help the surgeon to locate the kidney tumor area more accurately, thus improving the success rate of the surgery [ 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This type of surgery is appropriate for small to medium-sized tumors (T1 and some T2 tumors) that are confined to a specific area of the kidney. (curetoday.com)
  • This is often used as a pre-surgery treatment to shrink larger tumors and reduce blood loss during surgery and is appropriate when the tumor is too large for other treatments or when surgery alone may cause excessive bleeding. (curetoday.com)
  • Depending on your disease state and tumor location, you may not have to lose your entire kidney to surgery. (wregional.com)
  • With the benefits of da Vinci Surgery, doctors may be able to perform a partial nephrectomy or kidney-sparing surgery (healthy, functioning kidney tissue is spared) to help minimize the onset of chronic kidney disease. (wregional.com)
  • Shah and colleagues, in a retrospective analysis of 37 patients with XGP treated with either with either open (n=20) or laparoscopic nephrectomy (n=17), found that laparoscopic surgery was associated with lower mean blood loss, a shorter mean hospital stay, and a lower complication rate. (medscape.com)
  • Conversion to open surgery was necessary in one laparoscopic nephrectomy patient. (medscape.com)
  • Doctors usually diagnose and remove the tumor in surgery. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Utilization of Machine Learning to Model Important Features of 30-day Readmissions following Surgery for Metastatic Spinal Column Tumors: The Influence of Frailty. (cdc.gov)
  • Thirteen patients underwent HALN for radiologic T3b disease (tumor thrombus confined to the renal vein on preoperative computed tomography) under the care of three surgeons at two centers between 1997 and 2006. (nih.gov)
  • Hilar lesions were defined as renal cortical tumors in direct physical contact with the renal artery, vein, or both, as identified on preoperative imaging and confirmed intraoperatively. (hofstra.edu)
  • For patients that have large masses that have imperative indications for partial nephrectomy -- such as a decreased eGFR [estimated glomerular filtration rate] or some other indication that would make them dialysis dependent if they underwent a radical nephrectomy -- using a neoadjuvant approach can make them amenable to a partial nephrectomy and allow them to conserve more renal function and avoid dialysis dependence or some other complication from chronic kidney disease. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Thus, Hakimi explained, these patients faced the risk of dialysis dependence if they underwent radical nephrectomy. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Only two patients had a greater than 50% reduction in their eGFR, and only one patient was dialysis dependent, and that patient underwent a radical nephrectomy. (medpagetoday.com)
  • In the study, 186 patients with a renal score of 7-10 renal tumors who underwent laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in Peking University Third Hospital from February 2016 to April 2021 were selected. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methodology used in this study included thirty randomly selected patients who underwent nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) had their images independently reviewed by engineers. (ojp.gov)
  • Results of the research investigated 30 subjects that underwent partial or radical nephrectomy. (ojp.gov)
  • Fer underwent a radical nephrectomy of her left kidney - meaning a complete removal of the organ. (alexslemonade.org)
  • Sometimes they may opt to remove the tumor from the kidney. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Other tools are inserted through the other incisions, allowing the surgeon the manipulate and remove the tumor. (curetoday.com)
  • Some factors such as individual treatment strategy, according to the histology of the primary tumor, plan of treatment strategies carried out in a multidisciplinary manner, risk-benefit of radiotherapy, assessment of the degree of spinal instability, improvement in communication and referral between specialists in oncology showed an increase in the survival of these patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patient summary: Tumor enucleation for kidney cancer involves dissection along the tumor capsule and optimally preserves normal kidney tissue, which may lead to better functional recovery. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Other types of kidney cancer include transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis and Wilms tumor. (massgeneral.org)
  • Whether it be in our multidisciplinary clinic or a discussion in our tumor board conference, our kidney cancer providers recognize care is not delivered in a vacuum and work together to offer the best approach to your care. (uclahealth.org)
  • What is known about the evolution of kidney cancer is that it's similar to the development of all cancers - in that it begins with abnormal cells in the body that grow and develop into tumors. (healthline.com)
  • Automated segmentation of renal tumors is essential for the diagnostic evaluation of kidney cancer. (hindawi.com)
  • It is often considered for patients with advanced kidney cancer who require removal of the kidney and the tumor thrombus within the vein. (curetoday.com)
  • Wilms tumor is a rare type of kidney cancer. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This procedure is appropriate for small kidney tumors (T1a tumors) that are localized and haven't spread outside the kidney. (curetoday.com)
  • To save RL from undergoing two rounds of anesthesia, Kolon planned bilateral partial nephrectomies. (chop.edu)
  • Pseudoaneurysms following partial nephrectomies for Wilms' Tumor and renal cell carcinoma. (llu.edu)
  • Patient demographics, tumor characteristics, and perioperative outcomes were compared for patients with intrarenal tumors and tumors with any exophytic component. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • Conclusions: RPN is feasible, safe, and effective in the treatment of select intrarenal kidney tumors with outcomes similar to those of partially exophytic tumors. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • OBJECTIVE: To present our experience with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) for hilar tumors and evaluate intermediate oncologic and renal functional outcomes. (hofstra.edu)
  • The purpose of the present investigation was to compare the outcomes of nephrectomy through open and laparoscopic procedures. (urotoday.com)
  • In partnership with the Department of Radiology, 3D models of RL's kidneys were created so Kolon could visualize the condition of the tumors and their proximity to critical renal vascular supply and collecting system. (chop.edu)
  • In approximately 5% of children with Wilms tumor, both kidneys are involved. (luriechildrens.org)
  • can provide an outline of the kidneys, the tumor and determine if there are problems in the renal or other major veins in the abdomen. (luriechildrens.org)
  • Malignancy: The vast majority of patients with Denys-Drash syndrome are destined to develop Wilms tumor in the native kidneys and are at significant risk for development of gonadoblastoma in the dysgenetic gonads. (medscape.com)
  • It causes a tumor on one or both kidneys. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Hilar tumors are challenging due to their centrality and proximity to the renal hilum, increasing the complexity of tumor excision and renal reconstruction. (auanet.org)
  • Intraoperative ultrasound was used to identify tumor margins and guide excision. (auanet.org)
  • Postchemotherapy excision of the tumor is indicated in patients with bilateral tumors, tumors that extended beyond the midline and have shrunk, and tumors with vascular extension. (medscape.com)
  • However, tumor size itself was larger in benign tumors. (ojp.gov)
  • abstract = "Long-term oncological and functional outcome is important in the treatment of small renal tumors. (elsevierpure.com)
  • abstract = "Introduction: Intrarenal tumors pose a unique challenge to surgeons due to the lack of visual cues on the kidney surface. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • To the best of our knowledge, we present the first case of partial nephrectomy and level II caval thrombectomy within a solitary kidney. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Tollefson, MK , Kawashima, A & Blute, ML 2005, ' In situ partial nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy for renal cell carcinoma with level II vena cava extension in a solitary kidney ', Urology , vol. 66, no. 4, pp. 882.e1-882.e2. (elsevierpure.com)
  • To explore the feasibility of single-position laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) and tumor thrombectomy for left renal cell carcinoma with high-risk Mayo 0 and 1 tumor thrombus (TT). (biomedcentral.com)
  • All patients with left renal cell carcinoma and venous TT (high-risk Mayo grade 0 and 1) who were performed single-position LRN and tumor thrombectomy were involved. (biomedcentral.com)
  • SAN DIEGO -- Use of neoadjuvant axitinib (Inlyta) resulted in significant reductions in tumor size and complexity, enabling partial nephrectomy in a cohort of patients with highly complex renal masses in whom the procedure would ordinarily not be feasible, according to an interim analysis from a small phase II trial. (medpagetoday.com)
  • These data demonstrate that HALN for renal cell cancer with tumor thrombus limited to the renal vein is feasible. (nih.gov)
  • Robotic partial nephrectomy is technically feasible for highly complex hilar tumors. (auanet.org)
  • Laparoscopic nephrectomy is feasible for certain cases of XGP. (medscape.com)
  • At age 7, after complaining of stomach pain, RL was diagnosed at a New Jersey hospital with bilateral Wilms tumor . (chop.edu)
  • Bilateral renal disease implies a predisposition syndrome that caused RL to develop two tumors independently of each other. (chop.edu)
  • Wilms tumor is bilateral in 6% of cases. (medscape.com)
  • If imaging studies demonstrate bilateral disease, nephrectomy is not performed, but biopsy specimens are obtained. (medscape.com)
  • New protocols in the management of bilateral Wilms tumor are being explored. (medscape.com)
  • Do children with diffuse mesangial sclerosis in association with mutations of the Wilm's tumour suppressor gene (WT1) require bilateral nephrectomy? (ed.ac.uk)
  • This multispecialty collaboration of oncology, urology, and radiology is vital to increasing tumor-free survival while decreasing renal injury, thus optimizing each patient's individualized care. (chop.edu)
  • The imaging examination of case 3 showed left kidney tumor with retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy, left renal vein TT (Mayo grade 0) and multiple lung metastases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Laparoscopic nephrectomy is performed through transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approach. (urotoday.com)
  • The overall complication rate for all tumors was 22.2% (249/1,123), including 183 (16.3%) minor and 66 (5.9%) major complications. (auanet.org)
  • For hilar tumors, the complication rate was 30.9% (30/97), including 21 (21.6%) minor and 9 (9.3%) major complications. (auanet.org)
  • However, Bercowsky et al reported that the technical difficulty and associated complications of the procedure negated any benefits over open nephrectomy. (medscape.com)
  • Videos demonstrating robotic partial nephrectomy for two particularly challenging hilar tumors were selected for presentation. (auanet.org)
  • Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for hilar tumors: oncologic and renal" by A. K. George, A. S. Herati et al. (hofstra.edu)
  • The mean tumor size for hilar and nonhilar tumors was 3.6 cm and 3.1 cm, respectively. (hofstra.edu)
  • The mean operative time was shorter for hilar as compared with nonhilar tumors (129.1 minutes vs 141.8 minutes). (hofstra.edu)
  • Mean estimated blood loss was greater in LPN for hilar tumors (311.65 mL vs 298.4 mL). (hofstra.edu)
  • Change in estimated glomerular filtration rate at 6 months showed a decrease of 10.9 mL/min and 8.8 mL/min for hilar and nonhilar tumors, respectively (P = NS). (hofstra.edu)
  • These approaches may not be recommended for large tumors or tumors in critical areas where preserving kidney function is essential. (curetoday.com)
  • Since a decrease in renal function can lead to an increase in the risk of cardiovascular events and patient death due to the development of chronic kidney disease, we need to select a suitable treatment that includes active surveillance, ablation therapy and partial nephrectomy for nephron sparing. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Although the incidence rate is very low, early diagnosis is often difficult since symptoms appear only when the tumor becomes very large. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Once the diagnosis of tumor is confirmed and the RFA technique is agreed upon, a needle-like probe is placed inside the tumor. (scienceblog.com)
  • 3. Positive prognostic factors are incidental diagnosis of a tumor and low staging and grading of a tumor. (medscimonit.com)
  • When hypoglycemia does occur in such individuals, an uncommon but important diagnosis to consider is non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia (NICTH). (medscape.com)
  • Currently, many patients who are diagnosed with primary tumors that originate inside the kidney are treated surgically. (scienceblog.com)
  • 1,2 The true incidence of renal masses (including benign lesions) is unknown, but benign lesions comprise approximately 20% of surgically resected tumors. (ahrq.gov)
  • Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a surgically managed disease that is treated with either nephrectomy or, in rare circumstances, partial nephrectomy. (medscape.com)
  • This is caused by loss or inactivation of a tumor suppressor gene called WT1 on chromosome #11. (luriechildrens.org)
  • This is also caused by loss or inactivation of a tumor suppressor gene called WT1 on chromosome #11. (luriechildrens.org)
  • A laparascopic partial nephrectomy involves doctors accessing the organ through several small incisions in a patient's abdomen. (scienceblog.com)
  • Image segmentation is employed in medical imaging for detecting and labeling regions of an image that represent tumors in a patient's brain and other organs. (hindawi.com)
  • Machine learning to improve prognosis prediction of metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma treated with cytoreductive nephrectomy and systemic therapy. (cdc.gov)
  • The acronym WAGR stands for the four diseases present in WAGR syndrome, including: Wilms tumor, aniridia (absence of the iris, the colored part of the eye), genitourinary malformations and intellectual disabilities. (luriechildrens.org)
  • This syndrome is characterized by kidney failure, genitourinary malformations and tumors of the gonads (ovaries or testes). (luriechildrens.org)
  • In striking contrast, complete deletions of band 11p13 result in the Wilms tumor, aniridia, genitourinary malformations, and mental retardation (WAGR) syndrome , which is characterized by structural urinary tract abnormalities without nephropathy. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with a solitary kidney or multifocal tumors were excluded. (elsevierpure.com)
  • A 39-year-old man, who had undergone left nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma of clear cell type, was noted to have a solitary nodular shadow in the right lung on chest X-ray. (cdlib.org)
  • Although end-stage kidney disease after unilateral radical nephrectomy is uncommon (0.25% in the NWTSG trial), preserving healthy kidney tissue may prevent this complication, especially in patients with an underlying intrinsic kidney disease (eg, WAGR [Wilms tumor, aniridia, genitourinary anomalies, and mental retardation] syndrome, Denys-Drash syndrome). (medscape.com)
  • In addition, "19 of 26 patients were able to undergo partial nephrectomy," Hakimi told MedPage Today . (medpagetoday.com)
  • In addition to reductions in tumor size and RENAL scores, Hakimi and his colleagues reported that 34.6% of patients had a partial response to treatment, 65.4% achieved stable disease, 34.6% had tumors downstaged on imaging, and 92.3% achieved negative margins. (medpagetoday.com)
  • So we showed that in this complex cohort of patients, axitinib can be used to cytoreduce masses and enable partial nephrectomy in a highly specific cohort of patients with imperative indications for the procedure," Hakimi concluded, adding that accrual for the trial is ongoing, with a targeted enrollment of 5o patients. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Using our retrospective robotic partial nephrectomy database, we abstracted data on patients who were treated between 2006 and 2015. (auanet.org)
  • Results: A total of 297 patients were identified with 30 having completely intrarenal tumors and 267 having some exophytic component. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • Design, setting, and participants: Patients managed with partial nephrectomy (PN) with necessary data for analysis of preservation of ipsilateral parenchymal mass (IPM) and global glomerular filtration rate (GFR) from two centers were included. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Treatment outcome of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in patients with renal tumors of moderate to high complexity]. (bvsalud.org)
  • To investigate the treatment outcome of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in the patients with renal tumors of moderate to high complexity (R.E.N.A.L. score 7-10). (bvsalud.org)
  • During nephrectomy, patients are frequently positioned in the lateral decubitus position, putting them at risk for pressure sores, nerve injury, or venous congestion. (pulsus.com)
  • Nephrectomy is indicated in patients with an irreversibly damaged kidney. (urotoday.com)
  • Between December 2006 and March 2009, 20 patients had laparoscopic nephrectomy and 20 patients had open nephrectomy. (urotoday.com)
  • Nephrectomy is indicated in patients with an irreversibly damaged kidney due to symptomatic chronic infection, calculus disease, or severe traumatic injury. (urotoday.com)
  • Preserving kidney function has been clearly demonstrated to maximize quality of life and length of life for patients with kidney tumors," Dr. Cadeddu said. (scienceblog.com)
  • In ten patients partial nephrectomy was performed and the remaining 43 had the tumor enucleated. (medscimonit.com)
  • in the incomplete forms of the syndrome, the nephropathy is present with either Wilms tumor or intersex disorders , but the vast majority of patients with Denys-Drash syndrome are destined to develop Wilms tumor in any residual renal tissue. (medscape.com)
  • NEW ORLEANS-Larger tumor size is associated with high-grade pathology in patients with pT1a renal cell carcinoma (RCC) , according to study findings presented at the 2015 American Urological Association annual meeting. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • The clinical tumor size was 2.84 cm in patients with high-grade pathology and 2.56 cm in patients with low-grade pathology, a size difference that was statistically significant, the researchers reported. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • Radical nephrectomy is the preferred treatment for most patients. (medscape.com)
  • Demographic, clinical and imaging characteristics are used to risk-stratify patients, and nomograms exist that combine these characteristics into composite models to classify tumors preoperatively. (ahrq.gov)
  • Nearly 30 percent of all patients with renal cell carcinoma will eventually present with metastatic disease after radical nephrectomy. (cdlib.org)
  • Antibiotics may be appropriate as a temporizing measure in patients who require a medical workup before nephrectomy. (medscape.com)
  • Il s'agissait d'une étude descriptive avec une collecte rétrospective des données des patients hospitalisés et/ou reçus en consultation dans le service de Néphrologie du CHU de Yopougon à Abidjan entre Janvier 1991 et Décembre 2015. (bvsalud.org)
  • L'ectopie rénale croisée a été notée chez deux patients et l'ectopie bilatérale chez quatre dont un cas de fusion en fer à cheval. (bvsalud.org)
  • Le contrôle radiologique effectué chez les patients ayant présenté un traumatisme au stade IV a montré une reconstruction du rein et une absence d'extravasion de produit de contraste.Conclusion :Les traumatismes du rein sont de plus en plus fréquents. (bvsalud.org)
  • patients' rights, quality improvement, Four years later S.K. presented with a evidence based medicine, medico-legal painful lump in the right clavicle, which litigation and patient-focused medical man- clinically was highly suspicious of a tumour agement, a crucial issue often appears to be deposit. (who.int)
  • Depending upon the stage and severity of cancer, surgeons may remove the affected kidney altogether - a procedure known as a nephrectomy or radical nephrectomy. (mayoclinic.org)
  • The nephrectomy can be performed through open or laparoscopic procedure. (urotoday.com)
  • When compared with an open procedure, many surgeons find that laparoscopic nephrectomy offers shorter length of hospital stay, shorter time to oral intake, less pain medication requirement, and faster return to normal activity. (urotoday.com)
  • The imaging examinations of case 2 showed a left kidney tumor with venous TT (Mayo grade 1), accompanied by left adrenal gland metastasis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • low blood sugar in neonatal period, malformations around the ear, asymmetric growth of the body, abdominal wall defects near the navel (omphalocele), and tumors of the liver and adrenal glands. (luriechildrens.org)
  • Case report agnosis of complete proximal small bowel obstruction and right adrenal tumour. (who.int)
  • Then she was discharged, to be struction, she was found to have a large, followed up in the endocrinology and the 8 cm diameter right adrenal tumour. (who.int)
  • Renal tumor enucleation (TE) in renal cancer involves dissection along the pseudocapsule and may optimize preservation of parenchymal mass. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Ablation involves destroying the tumor cells. (healthline.com)
  • This involves removing a small sample of tissue from the tumor with a needle for further testing. (mayoclinic.org)
  • It starts in the part of the kidney that filters blood and usually involves a single tumor on one kidney. (healthline.com)
  • Histological examination of a biopsy of the skin tumor revealed features of metastatic renal cell carcinoma of clear cell type. (cdlib.org)
  • In 1906 he published Tumeurs du testicule (tumors of the testis), a book in which he provides a thorough categorization of testicular cancers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Renal masses are a biologically heterogeneous group of tumors, ranging from benign masses, to indolent cancers that behave in a benign fashion, and finally, extremely aggressive and deadly cancers. (ahrq.gov)
  • 5 The greatest increase in incidence was noted in small, clinically-localized tumors (i.e. tumors within the kidney with no evidence of local spread, lymph node involvement or distant metastases), now upwards of 40% of all kidney cancers. (ahrq.gov)
  • 9, 10 Importantly, approximately 40% of clinically localized tumors are determined to be locally-advanced cancers (stage T3, with invasion of perinephric fat or venous structures) at pathological examination. (ahrq.gov)
  • 11 Locally advanced cancers have a significantly worse prognosis than localized tumors. (ahrq.gov)
  • Wilms tumor arises from the primitive embryonal renal tissue. (medscape.com)
  • The radiofrequency electricity waves passing through the probe heat up tumor tissue and destroy it. (scienceblog.com)
  • Median tumor size was 3.7 cm (IQR, 3.0-4.6), and median RENAL score was 9 (IQR, 8-10). (auanet.org)
  • The median tumor size was 3.0 cm for TE and 3.3 cm for SPN (p = 0.03). (elsevierpure.com)
  • Therefore, distinguishing tumors by using organ class-oriented segmentation methods is challenging. (hindawi.com)