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Matvey Tsivian¹, Jorge Caso, Masaki Kimura

¹Duke University Medical Center , Durham, NC 27710, USA. matvey.tsivian@duke.edu

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Summary

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Laparoscopic cryoablation (LCA) shows minimal impact on kidney function in patients with normal renal function or chronic renal insufficiency. Renal function remains well-preserved at two years post-procedure.

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

Laparoscopic cryoablation (LCA) is an alternative for T1 renal masses.
Limited data exist on functional outcomes after LCA.

Purpose of the Study:

Assess renal function changes after LCA.
Compare outcomes in patients with normal renal function (NRF) and chronic renal insufficiency (CRI).

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing LCA (2000-2008).
Renal function parameters (serum creatinine, eGFR) measured preoperatively and up to 24 months postoperatively.
Comparison of renal function between NRF and CRI groups.

Main Results:

33% of patients had baseline CRI.
Both NRF and CRI groups showed a significant increase in serum creatinine and decline in eGFR post-LCA.
No significant changes in CRI category distribution observed during follow-up.
Renal function decline was comparable between NRF and CRI groups.

Conclusions:

Laparoscopic cryoablation results in a minimal decline in renal function at midterm follow-up.
Renal function outcomes are excellent at 2 years post-LCA.
LCA offers excellent preservation of renal function, even in patients with pre-existing CRI.