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Partial nephrectomy due to right renal tumor combined with simultaneous by-pass of the left renal artery stricture
Article published in Urologia Polska 2006/59/3.

authors

Marcin Matuszewski 1, Emilia Pawłowska-Krajka 1, Jacek Wojciechowski 2, Kazimierz Krajka 1
1 Katedra i Klinika Urologii Akademii Medycznej w Gdańsku
2 Oddział Chirurgii Naczyniowej Akademii Medycznej w Gdańsku

keywords

kidney, renal cell carcinoma, partial nephrectomy, termoablation, renal artery stricture

summary

A case of centrally localised neoplasmatic right kidney tumor coexisting with hypoplasia of the left kidney is presented. Authors undertook an attempt of minimally invasive termoablation treatment of the tumor and after its failure decided to perform partial nephrectomy. It was combined with simultaneous by-pass of the left renal artery stricture believed to be the reason of hypoplasia. Post-operative treatment was uneventful. Authors conclude that good final result of the treatment confirms that nowadays it is essential to always consider nephron-sparing procedures in cases of solitary kidney tumors. They also underline potential benefits of developing new minimally invasive methods like termoablation and proved efficacy of partial nephrectomy.

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correspondence

Marcin Matuszewski
Klinika Urologii AMG
ul. Kliniczna 1a
80-402 Gdańsk
tel. (058) 349 38 23
matmar@amg.gda.pl