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Review
. 2009 Jun;7(6):635-42; quiz 643.
doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2009.0044.

Optimal management of localized renal cell carcinoma: surgery, ablation, or active surveillance

David Y T Chen  1 , Robert G Uzzo
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Review

Optimal management of localized renal cell carcinoma: surgery, ablation, or active surveillance

David Y T Chen et al. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2009 Jun.

Abstract

Radical nephrectomy is historically accepted as standard treatment for localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, the presentation of RCC has changed dramatically over the past 3 decades. Newer alternative interventions aim to reduce the negative impact of open radical nephrectomy, with the natural history of RCC now better understood. This article discusses current surgical and management options for localized kidney cancer.

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