The contemporary role of surgery in kidney cancer

The diagnosis and treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has been the subject of major changes since the late 1980s. Initially, surgery was the only treatment available, but more recently, systemic therapies have been developed, and their introduction has modified some of the surgical indications f...

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Published in:Current oncology (Toronto) 2009-05, Vol.16 Suppl 1 (11), p.S8-15
Main Authors: Lattouf, J B, Trinh, Q D, Saad, F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Urologic Oncology
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Summary:The diagnosis and treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has been the subject of major changes since the late 1980s. Initially, surgery was the only treatment available, but more recently, systemic therapies have been developed, and their introduction has modified some of the surgical indications for rcc. In addition, refinements in surgical technique and the introduction of minimally invasive approaches have revolutionized patient care and bear the promise of even more improvements to come. This paper provides an up-to-date overview of recent developments in the surgical treatment of RCC.
ISSN:1198-0052
1718-7729
1718-7729
DOI:10.3747/co.v16i0.410