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Improving the Safety of Vena Caval Thrombectomy in Kidney Cancer with Tumor Thrombus Team Approach
Complete removal of a tumor thrombus resulting from venous tumor invasion is essential for eliminating the cancer in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). A multispecialty tumor thrombus team within an integrated practice can improve the safety of this intricate and extensive procedure.
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Benefits of Cytoreductive Nephrectomy with Targeted Cancer Therapy for Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer
Since the advent of targeted cancer therapies in the mid-2000s, there has been a dramatic reduction in cytoreductive nephrectomies. Dr. Michael Blute of Massachusetts General Hospital states that the reduction is concerning, since cytoreductive nephrectomy can provide a strong survival advantage to patients with metastatic disease.
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A New Approach to Identifying Malignant Tumors in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Most of the renal lesions found in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex are benign, though occasionally, they can be cancerous. A research team at Massachusetts General Hospital is improving doctors' ability to differentiate between benign and malignant masses for the best patient care possible.
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Acute Kidney Injury Possible with Tisagenlecleucel CAR T Therapy
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers observed low rates of acute kidney injury (AKI) after tisagenlecleucel therapy but detected the first case of AKI in a patient with macrophage activation syndrome/hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis triggered by the therapy.
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Review: Updates in Histologic Grading of Urologic Neoplasms
Pathologists at Massachusetts General Hospital recently reviewed histologic grading of renal cell carcinoma, prostate cancer and urothelial neoplasms.
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Case Report: Atezolizumab as Adjuvant Therapy for BK Polyomavirus–Associated Urothelial Cancer
In an older man who had a kidney transplant seven years earlier, atezolizumab helped lead to the resolution of metastatic urothelial cell carcinoma associated with BK polyomavirus.
Mass General Cancer Center Contributors
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Chin-Lee Wu, MD, PhD
Associate Pathologist, Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Cancer Center, Associate Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Director, Genitourinary Pathology Services
Recent Article
Prostate Cancer Patients with Posterior Positive Surgical Margins Have Poorer Prognosis
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Michael L. Blute, MD
Chief, Department of Urology, Walter S. Kerr, Jr., Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Orthotopic Neobladder Reconstruction Restores Quality of Life for Female Cystectomy Patients
Mass General Bladder, Kidney, Penile, Prostate and Testicular Cancer Program
Physicians in the Mass General Bladder, Kidney, Penile, Prostate and Testicular Cancer Program specialize in using advanced surgical therapies and minimally invasive procedures to treat male and female genitourinary cancers.
