A novel technique for avoidance of sternotomy, diaphragmic incision and cardiopulmonary bypass during cavoatrial tumor thrombectomy for renal cell carcinoma with intraatrial tumor thrombus: a case series at a single center

Abstract Background Radical nephrectomy with thrombectomy in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and level IV thrombus extending to the right atrium (RA) offers improved survival. However, this procedure is associated with significant perioperative morbidity and mortality. In this report, we de...

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Main Authors: Wei He, Zixiang Cong, Yaqing Liu, Zhongshun Yao, Fajuan Cheng, Yiming Zhang, Zhihong Niu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02156-7