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Radical nephrectomy Is it necessary for metastic RCC? Yes. It is the new standard of care when given with immunotherapy.

Authors :
Bui, Matthew H. T.
Belldegrun, Arie S.
Loughlin, Kevin R.
Source :
Contemporary Urology; Dec2002, Vol. 14 Issue 12, p16-33, 6p, 2 Color Photographs, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Comments on the role of radical nephrectomy in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Resistance of RCC to treatments such as chemotherapy; Potential of surgery in patients with metastatic RCC; Significance of the advances in molecular medicine to the understanding of the biology of RCC tumors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10422250
Volume :
14
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Contemporary Urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17183740