Current Trends in Renal Surgery and Observation for Small Renal Masses - 14/12/17
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There has been a rising incidence of small renal masses and concomitant downward stage migration. This has led to an evolution in the management of kidney cancer from radical nephrectomy to nephron-sparing treatment options including observation. The adoption of partial nephrectomy continues to increase but is still incomplete leading to significant disparities in the delivery of care throughout the country. Surgical excision remains the treatment of choice for small kidney cancers; however, ablative therapies and active surveillance are emerging as reasonable options for select patients. With continued refinements in treatment options and improvements in ability to risk stratify SRMs, the current treatment trends will likely continue to evolve.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Kidney cancer, Surgery, Treatment trends, Observation
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Vol 44 - N° 2
P. 169-178 - mai 2017 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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