Minimally invasive surgery linked to lower major complication risk, reduced length of stay, decreased transfusion rate.

The researchers found that preoperative hypertension, dialysis, and steroid use were most common. HealthDay News – Major complications occur in 7.0% of patients undergoing nephrectomy with a diagnosis ...

Patients with liver metastases, larger tumors, and elevated preoperative C-reactive protein are at higher risk for early recurrence after cytoreductive nephrectomy and complete metastasectomy.

Nephrectomy after HIF-2α antagonist therapy is feasible and safe. Renal surgery following or during exposure to a HIF-2α antagonist appears safe and feasible, with perioperative transfusion rates and ...

Major complications occur in 7.0% of patients undergoing nephrectomy with a diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), according to a study published online Dec. 17 in Urology ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Minimally invasive ablative therapy for early kidney cancer had an increased risk of local and metastatic recurrence, which is associated with increased mortality, Swedish ...

PN and RFA offer similar survival for cT1a RCC tumors ≤2 cm, but PN is superior for larger tumors. RFA may be considered for elderly patients with comorbidities, especially for tumors ≤2 cm. PN ...

For the first time in fifty years, results from a phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial have shown an overall survival benefit from an adjuvant therapy in patients with kidney cancer. Treatment ...