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Complications of Renal Surgery
William T Berg1, Jeffrey J Tomaszewski2, Hailiu Yang2
1Department of Urology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
The Urologic Clinics of North America
|April 17, 2017
Summary
The number of small kidney tumors is rising, often requiring surgery. This review details potential surgical complications and risk assessment for renal mass procedures.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
Background:
- Increasing incidence of small renal masses due to aging populations and advanced imaging.
- Most small renal masses are early-stage (Stage I) tumors.
- Current management options include surveillance, ablation, and surgical extirpation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the expected complications associated with surgical management of renal masses.
- To discuss risk stratification schemas for optimizing surgical outcomes.
- To inform urologists about potential surgical risks and mitigation strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on renal mass surgery complications.
- Analysis of risk stratification models for predicting surgical outcomes.
- Synthesis of current evidence on nephron-sparing approaches versus radical nephrectomy.
Main Results:
- Nephron-sparing surgery offers reduced long-term morbidity but carries a higher complication rate.
- Specific complications include bleeding, infection, and injury to surrounding structures.
- Risk stratification tools can help identify patients at higher risk for adverse events.
Conclusions:
- Urologists must be aware of and prepared for potential surgical complications.
- Implementing risk stratification can guide treatment decisions and minimize patient risk.
- Careful surgical planning and technique are crucial for managing renal masses effectively.