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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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Dusting Vs. Basketing: Strategies for Disintegrating Renal Stones
Dusting, a new protocol for treating kidney stones using recent laser technologies, has proven to deliver successful patient outcomes equal to those of traditional basketing, according to a study by the Endourology Disease Group for Excellence.
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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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Microwave Ablation: Another Nephron-sparing Option for Localized RCC
Interventional radiologists at Massachusetts General Hospital determined that microwave ablation for localized renal cell carcinoma is safe, well tolerated and preserves renal function.
Kidney contributors
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Brian Howard Eisner, MD
Co-Director, Kidney Stone Program, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
New Model Evaluates Cost-Effectiveness of Treatment Modalities for Ureteral Stones
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Francis James McGovern, MD
Urologist
Recent Article
Noninvasive Assay Predicts Drug Response, Early Dissemination in Prostate Cancer
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Michael G. Fitzsimons, MD
Interim Director, Division of Cardiac Anesthesia, CABG Redesign Committee, CABG Redesign Pre-op Subcommittee chair
Recent Article
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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
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Mukesh G. Harisinghani, MD
Director, Abdominal MRI
Recent Article
Improving the Safety of Vena Caval Thrombectomy in Kidney Cancer with Tumor Thrombus Team Approach
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