CVD, Diabetes Ups Hospitalization Risk for Living Kidney Donors
Hospitalization of living kidney donors may be “a sentinel event” for adverse outcomes.
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Living Kidney Donation Barriers, Facilitators Identified
An online public opinion survey of US adults uncovers widespread concern about the health effects of donating a kidney and associated medical expenses.
AUA, SUO Issue New Guideline on Nonmetastatic UTUC
The new guideline aims to limit toxicity and improve cancer control and survival in patients with UTUC.
Cytoreductive Nephrectomy May Improve Quality of Life
With effective modern systemic therapies for metastatic RCC, how cytoreductive nephrectomy affects quality of life has become an increasingly relevant question, according to investigators.
Surgery for Renal Masses Ups Risk for AKI, Clinically Significant CKD
CKD risk is increased 3.9-fold for patients who undergo radical vs partial nephrectomy.
Partial Cytoreductive Nephrectomy Still Offers Survival Edge in Metastatic RCC
In a study, partial vs radical cytoreductive nephrectomy for clear cell metastatic renal cell carcinoma was associated with a 54% decreased risk for other-cause mortality.
Positive Surgical Margins Linked to Worse RCC Recurrence, Survival Rates
Findings may inform treatment decisions after nephrectomy with positive surgical margins.
Age Is a Risk Factor for Kidney Function Decline After Radical Nephrectomy
Nephron-sparing management is one strategy to reduce risks, according to investigators.
Systemic Therapy Does Not Worsen Cytoreductive Nephrectomy Outcomes
Management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma should be highly individualized, according to investigators.
Kidney Function Comparable After PN vs AS for Oncocytomas
Surgery should be reserved for select patients with oncocytomas, according to investigators.
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