Pediatric urologic oncology: organ-sparing surgery in kidney and testis.
Technological advances in imaging as well as increased knowledge of tumor-specific biology have promoted the role of organ-sparing approaches to pediatric renal and testicular tumors. Application of these techniques continues to evolve as data on long-term follow-up become available and as protocol-guided investigation provides answers to therapeutic outcomes of these approaches. Optimally, organ-sparing surgery will continue to provide increased potential for preservation of both renal function and fertility.
Makari
John H
JH
Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USA.
Ramachandra
Puneeta
P
Ferrer
Fernando A
FA
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013519:Urogenital Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*