title: Conservative approach for a solitary fibrous tumor of the kidney.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) of the kidney represents a rare neoplasm, and its malignant potential seems to be scarce. Classically, a radical nephrectomy is regarded as the treatment of choice for this condition.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present the case of a 37-year-old male patient who underwent left robotic clampless partial nephrectomy of an SFT of the kidney. Our patient has been followed-up carefully, and at 15-month examination, he is free of recurrence. This is the second case of an SFT managed through a conservative approach.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In our opinion, according to tumor's dimensions, partial nephrectomy may be considered for treating small SFTs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy.
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martini
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy.
authors.forename: Eugenio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dattolo
authors.affiliation: Histopathology and Molecular Diagnostics, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy.
authors.forename: Maria Rosaria
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Raspollini
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy.
authors.forename: Donata
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Villari
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy.
authors.forename: Giulio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nicita
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy.
authors.forename: Maria Cristina
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Paoletti
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000072700:Conservative Treatment; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D054364:Solitary Fibrous Tumors / Q000601:surgery*