SAN ANTONIO -- Delaying surgery for small renal masses in favor of a period of surveillance did not adversely affect feasibility or outcomes of subsequent nephron-sparing interventions, a large ...
The diagnosis of a kidney tumour can be alarming, and for many patients, the immediate assumption is that surgery is the only option. However, advances in imaging, a deeper understanding of tumour ...
October 4, 2006 -- A new study showed that over the past 20 years, greater numbers of small kidney tumors are being detected and surgically excised, yet incidence and mortality rates of kidney cancer ...
Several studies have evaluated sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of renal mass biopsy in diagnosing malignancy; however, their results vary considerably by patient population, biopsy ...
Phase 2 study of perioperative lenvatinib (L) with pembrolizumab (P) in patients with locally advanced nonmetastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2025 ...
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) comprises 80% of all primary kidney malignancies and causes 90% of kidney cancer deaths. But it is notoriously tough to diagnose. RCC is not easily distinguished ...
On the list of medical terms we'd rather never hear, cancer is at the top. But when it comes to fighting it, knowledge is incredibly powerful. Here, top doctors share the risk factors and symptoms of ...
The two principle variables of renal mass biopsy are image-guidance modality and needle type and size. In addition, there are many factors that affect efficacy and safety, including patient-related ...