title: Laparoscopic cryoablation of renal masses.
abstract: Laparoscopic cryoablation seems to be an effective treatment modality for small peripheral renal tumors. The technique is minimally invasive, has a rapid learning curve, results in minimal blood loss and morbidity, and, to date, has demonstrated precise reliable ablation of small renal neoplasms. Long-term follow-up is necessary to confirm the absence of local tumor recurrence or distant or port-site metastases.
authors: Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
authors: R N
authors: RN
authors: Chen
authors: A C
authors: AC
authors: Novick
authors: I S
authors: IS
authors: Gill
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome