Search for dissertations about: "nephron-sparing surgery"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words nephron-sparing surgery.

2. 1. Localised and Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Aspects of Treatment

   Author : David Lyrdal; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : renal cell carcinoma; nephron-sparing surgery; 18F -2-flouro-2-deoxyglucose; positron emission tomography; metastatic renal cell carcinoma; peg-interferon alfa-2b; radiofrequency; ablation; percutaneous; ultrasound;

   Abstract : Localised and Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Aspects of Treatment. Aims: Paper I To assess the long-term results in patients operated with NSS in situ for RCC, with special reference to their dependence on tumour grade and stage. READ MORE

4. 2. CT Guided Ablation of T1 Renal Tumors

   Author : Vanessa Acosta Ruiz; Anders Magnusson; Mikael Hellström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Renal tumor; Ablation; Radiofrequency ablation; Microwave ablation; Radiology; Radiologi;

   Abstract : The widespread use of medical imaging contributes to the increased detection of incidentally detected small renal tumors, a majority which are often indolent masses found in elderly patients with preexisting chronic kidney disease. In Sweden, partial nephrectomy with minimal invasive surgical approach is the current standard for removing these tumors, although another option is percutaneous image-guided tumor ablation that allows treatment of elderly patients with comorbidities for who surgery is a risk. READ MORE