Novel Utilization of Protrieve™ to Decrease Embolization Risk During Radical Nephrectomy With Inferior Vena Cava
Samantha Cooper1, Gabrielle R Yankelevich2, Harry St Clair Clarke2
1Department of Urology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
Cureus
|September 30, 2024
Summary
This study presents a novel surgical approach using the Inari Protrieve™ device to prevent tumor thrombus embolization during renal cell carcinoma surgery. This technique aims to reduce mortality associated with nephrectomy and inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombectomy.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombus presents significant surgical challenges and mortality risks.
- Intraoperative tumor embolization during nephrectomy and IVC thrombectomy is a major concern.
- Existing surgical techniques aim to mitigate these risks, but novel approaches are continually explored.
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