title: Technique for removal of renal cell carcinoma with suprahepatic vena caval tumor thrombus.
abstract: Hemorrhage and poor visualization of the interior of the vena cava frequently occur with the removal of a renal cell carcinoma with a suprahepatic vena caval tumor thrombus. The use of cardiopulmonary bypass, hypothermia, and temporary cardiac arrest facilitates surgical removal of a suprahepatic vena caval tumor thrombus. This technique provides total control of the circulation of the body and creates a disciplined, well-visualized operative field.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced; D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000601:surgery*