Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy: Is it ontologically safe?
Objectives: Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) is emerging as a viable alternative to open radical ne-phrectomy for treatment of patients with localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, data regarding the onco-logic effectiveness of this minimally invasive treatment option is still scarce....
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2003-01-01
|
| Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2003;volume=20;issue=1;spage=1;epage=6;aulast=Goel |
| Summary: | Objectives: Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) is emerging as a viable alternative to open radical ne-phrectomy for treatment of patients with localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, data regarding the onco-logic effectiveness of this minimally invasive treatment option is still scarce. We review the literature regarding the oncologic efficacy of this treatment, including our own experience.
Methods: The current literature on LRN for treatment of patients with localized RCC, available on Medline, was reviewed.
Results: Although the long-term results are not known current literature suggests that LRN is as effective as open radical nephrectomy for localized RCC.
Conclusions: LRN is a safe and effective modality of treatment for patients with localized RCC. It does not pose any extra risk for port-site recurrence, local recurrence and distant metastasis over open radical nephrectomy. The survival outcomes are similar in both the techniques even at long term follow-up of 10 years. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 0970-1591 1998-3824 |