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Jeremy Kelley1, Ryan Collins2, Christopher Allam1
1Department of Urology, San Antonio Military Medical Center , JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Journal of Endourology Case Reports
|November 23, 2016
Summary
This study details the first robot-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy for a rare renal schwannoma. The successful excision of this benign kidney tumor highlights a minimally invasive surgical option.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Renal schwannomas are rare kidney tumors.
- Diagnosis often incidental, presenting as renal masses.
- Surgical management is typically nephrectomy.
