title: Wilms' tumor. Surgical considerations and controversies.
abstract: Although the therapeutic objectives for Wilms' tumor are to maximize outcomes and minimize treatment morbidity, there are some controversial issues related to different therapeutic protocols. In this article, the authors address some of the issues such as the roles of tumor biopsy, preoperative chemotherapy, contralateral exploration, and partial nephrectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Farhat
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McLorie
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Capolicchio
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D009396:Wilms Tumor / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents