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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma (RPS) is a rare malignancy often diagnosed late.
  • Complete resection is crucial for survival but challenging due to proximity to vital organs.
  • Kidney involvement necessitates nephrectomy, risking renal impairment and associated morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma involving the only functioning kidney.
  • To illustrate the utility of kidney autotransplantation in preserving renal function during RPS resection.

Main Methods:

  • A 61-year-old female with a large RPS encasing her sole functioning kidney underwent en-bloc resection.
  • Following neoadjuvant chemotherapy, kidney autotransplantation was performed to preserve renal function.
  • Postoperative management included addressing complications like pneumonia and bowel obstruction.

Main Results:

  • The patient remained disease-free at the 1-year follow-up.
  • Kidney autotransplantation successfully preserved renal function, avoiding dialysis and immunosuppression.
  • Despite postoperative complications, the patient achieved a favorable oncologic outcome.

Conclusions:

  • Kidney autotransplantation is a viable option for selected patients with RPS involving the kidney, preventing treatment-induced renal failure.
  • This technique allows for curative resection while maintaining renal function.
  • Careful consideration of recurrence risk versus morbidity is essential when deciding on autotransplantation.