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Matvey Tsivian¹, Vignesh T Packiam¹, R Houston Thompson¹

¹Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

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|March 27, 2019

Summary

Tumor enucleation during partial nephrectomy is useful for select patients. However, more data are needed to support its routine use in kidney cancer surgery.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Partial nephrectomy is a standard treatment for kidney tumors.
Tumor enucleation is an alternative surgical approach during partial nephrectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the utility of tumor enucleation as an alternative approach during partial nephrectomy.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on tumor enucleation during partial nephrectomy.

Main Results:

Tumor enucleation is a useful technique in select patients undergoing partial nephrectomy.
Current data are insufficient to recommend routine use of tumor enucleation.

Conclusions:

Tumor enucleation may be beneficial for specific patient cases.
Further research is required to establish the role of routine tumor enucleation in partial nephrectomy.