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Our 10-year experience with embolized Wilms' tumor
B Zupancić1, I Bradić, S Batinica
1Department of General Surgery, University of Zagreb School of Medicine.
Summary
Preoperative Percutaneous Transcatheter Intraarterial Embolization (PTIE) of the renal artery is a new treatment for Wilms
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
- Pediatric Oncology
Background:
- Wilms' tumor is a common pediatric kidney cancer.
- Traditional treatment involves surgery and chemotherapy.
- Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of preoperative Percutaneous Transcatheter Intraarterial Embolization (PTIE) in treating Wilms' tumor.
- To assess the impact of PTIE on tumor vascularization, mass, and surgical outcomes.
- To determine the optimal timing for nephrectomy post-embolization.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 33 pediatric patients with Wilms' tumor.
- Preoperative Percutaneous Transcatheter Intraarterial Embolization (PTIE) of the renal artery.
- Surgical nephrectomy performed 48 hours after embolization.
Main Results:
- PTIE reduced tumor vascularization and mass.
- Embolization facilitated easier nephrectomy.
- Decreased intraoperative spillage of malignant cells was observed.
- Successful outcomes in 33 patients aged 1-16 years.
Conclusions:
- Preoperative PTIE is an effective minimally invasive treatment for Wilms' tumor.
- PTIE enhances surgical outcomes and potentially reduces metastasis risk.
- This technique offers a valuable adjunct to standard Wilms' tumor treatment.