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  • 1Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium. kathyvandereeckt@hotmail.com

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Open surgery remains crucial for localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) treatment. This review highlights the continued role of open radical nephrectomy (RN) and nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) in specific patient cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) cure relies on surgery.
  • Open radical nephrectomy (RN) was the historical standard.
  • Increased imaging has led to earlier detection of smaller RCC lesions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current role of open surgery in localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
  • To evaluate the established and emerging surgical options for RCC.
  • To provide data supporting open surgery in selected RCC cases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on surgical management of localized RCC.
  • Analysis of trends in surgical approaches including open, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive therapies.
  • Evaluation of indications for open radical nephrectomy (RN) and nephron-sparing surgery (NSS).

Main Results:

  • Nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) is the standard for RCC less than 4 cm.
  • Open radical nephrectomy (RN) remains indicated for larger lesions or complex cases.
  • Laparoscopic RN and open NSS are globally accepted, but laparoscopic NSS and ablative therapies require further validation.

Conclusions:

  • Open surgery retains a significant place in the management of localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
  • Specific indications for open radical nephrectomy (RN) and nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) persist.
  • Further research is needed to establish the value of newer minimally invasive techniques for RCC.

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