Evolution to nephron-sparing surgery for renal cell carcinoma.
Earlier diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma has lent itself to significant developments in its management. Traditional treatment has been with radical open nephrectomy; however, minimal invasive procedures and nephron-sparing surgery have now established themselves as contemporary treatment methods for this condition.
O'Malley
Patrick J
PJ
Department of Urology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Division of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. paddyomalley@hotmail.com
Bruyere
Franc
F
Costello
Anthony J
AJ
D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*