Precision surgery and genitourinary cancers

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R Autorino1, F Porpiglia2, P Dasgupta3

  • 1Urology Institute, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.

European Journal of Surgical Oncology : the Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
|March 4, 2017
PubMed

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Surgical uro-oncology has advanced with better diagnostics and minimally invasive techniques, leading to "precision surgery." This approach tailors treatments for urologic cancers, maximizing efficacy while minimizing patient impact.

Area of Science:

  • Urologic oncology
  • Surgical innovation

Background:

  • The surgical management of urologic malignancies has evolved significantly over the past two decades.
  • Improved diagnostic and prognostic tools enhance patient selection and surgical planning.
  • Minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted laparoscopy and image-guided surgery, have reduced surgical morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically analyze recent advancements in surgical uro-oncology.
  • To define the current and future role of "precision surgery" in managing genitourinary cancers.

Main Methods:

  • Non-systematic review of the literature.
  • Analysis of technological and methodological advancements in surgical uro-oncology.

Main Results:

  • Advances have enabled a more tailored approach to urologic cancer patient management.
  • The field has transitioned to a technology-driven era of "precision surgery."
  • "Precision surgery" aims to maximize treatment efficacy and preserve patient function and quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Contemporary urologic surgery embraces "precision surgery" principles.
  • This paradigm shift integrates advanced technologies for optimized patient outcomes in genitourinary cancer care.
Keywords:
Bladder cancerGenitourinary cancerKidney cancerPrecision surgeryProstate cancerRobotic surgeryUro-oncology

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