[Two cases of renal cell carcinoma that underwent radical nephrectomy subsequent to complete tumor enucleation]

Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi. 2001 Nov;92(7):710-3. doi: 10.5980/jpnjurol1989.92.710.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We have reported the favorable therapeutic results of non-ischemic complete enucleation using a microwave tissue coagulator as a method of nephron-sparing surgery for small renal cell carcinoma (RCC). We experienced two elective cases that underwent translumbar nephrectomy subsequent to the tumor enucleation. The first case showed another RCC in a cyst, concomitant with the enucleated RCC. The second case was a pT3a spindle cell carcinoma with high-grade malignancy. We decided to nephrectomize these enucleated kidney after obtaining well-informed consent. Here we report these controversial cases and discuss about the indication and outcomes of complete tumor enucleation for small RCC.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma / pathology
  • Carcinoma / surgery*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / surgery*
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Microwaves / therapeutic use
  • Nephrectomy / methods*