Full Kidney Removal Not Necessary for All Kidney Tumors

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Full Kidney Removal Not Necessary for All Kidney Tumors

Full kidney removal is not always the best treatment for small renal tumors and could lead to chronic kidney disease and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Nephron-sparing treatments, such as partial nephrectomy, thermal ablation and active surveillance, minimize these risks and are viable options for patients with early-stage (T1a) kidney tumors, according to a new clinical guideline issued by the American Urological Association (AUA. The guideline was released on Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Tags: Kidney Health, Urinary System, Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Nephrology, Chronic Kidney Disease, disease