[Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy in Wilms tumor]
M E Molina Vázquez1, A Sánchez Abuín, R Aguilar Cuesta
1Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid. memoli92@hotmail.com
Summary
Minimally invasive surgery (CMI) successfully treated Wilms tumor in two pediatric cases. Both patients achieved disease absence after laparoscopic nephroureterectomy and chemotherapy, demonstrating CMI
Area of Science:
- Pediatric oncology
- Surgical innovation
Background:
- Minimally invasive surgery (CMI) is emerging as a viable option for pediatric solid tumors.
- Traditional open surgery for Wilms tumor has been the standard of care.
Observation:
- Two pediatric patients diagnosed with Wilms tumor underwent laparoscopic nephroureterectomy.
- Preoperative chemotherapy was administered for 4 weeks prior to surgery in both cases.
Findings:
- Histological confirmation of Wilms tumor was obtained in both patients post-surgery.
- One-year follow-up revealed no clinical or radiological evidence of disease recurrence in either patient.
Implications:
- Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy is a safe and effective treatment for selected pediatric Wilms tumor cases.
- CMI can achieve comparable outcomes to open surgery, potentially reducing patient morbidity.
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