Optimal Management of Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma: Surgery, Ablation, or Active Surveillance

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David Y. T. ChenDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Robert G. UzzoDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Kerrin G. RobinsonJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network

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Volume/Issue:
Volume 7: Issue 6
Online Publication Date:
Jun 2009
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https://doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2009.0044
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Radical nephrectomy is historically accepted as standard treatment for localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, the presentation of RCC has changed dramatically over the past 3 decades. Newer alternative interventions aim to reduce the negative impact of open radical nephrectomy, with the natural history of RCC now better understood. This article discusses current surgical and management options for localized kidney cancer.

Correspondence: David Y. T. Chen, MD, Department of Surgical Oncology, Section of Urologic Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111. E-mail: David.Chen@fccc.edu

Disclosure: David Y. T. Chen, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

Disclosure: Robert G. Uzzo, MD, has disclosed that he has served as a speaker for Pfizer Inc.

Disclosure: Kerrin G. Robinson, MA, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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Copyright © 2009 by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2009
Page Numbers:
9
Article Category:
Research Article
Received:
09 Feb 2009
Accepted:
16 Apr 2009
Print Publication Date:
01 Jun 2009
Online Publication Date:
Jun 2009
Keywords:
Renal cell carcinoma; treatment; surgery; ablation; surveillance
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