Laparoscopic cryoablation of renal masses

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.