Laparoscopic cryoablation of renal masses

Citation
Rn. Chen et al., Laparoscopic cryoablation of renal masses, UROL CLIN N, 27(4), 2000, pp. 813
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
UROLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00940143 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-0143(200011)27:4<813:LCORM>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Laparoscopic cryoablation seems to be an effective treatment modality for s mall peripheral renal tumors. The technique is minimally invasive, has a ra pid learning curve, results in minimal blood loss and morbidity, and, to da te, has demonstrated precise reliable ablation of small renal neoplasms. Lo ng-term follow-up is necessary to confirm the absence of local tumor recurr ence or distant or port-site metastases.