The national utilization of nonoperative management for small renal masses over 10 years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Management of small renal masses often involves a nonoperative approach, but there is a paucity of information about the use and associated predictors of such approaches. This study aimed to determine the trends in and predictors of use of nonoperative management of small renal masses.

Methods

Using data from the National Cancer Database for localized small renal masses (N0/M0, cT1a) diagnosed between 2010 and 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional study. Nonoperative management was defined as expectant management (active surveillance or watchful waiting) or focal ablation. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) were calculated using multivariable logistic regression models.

Results

Of the 156 734 patients included, 10.5% underwent expectant management, and 13.9% underw

SUBMITTER: Filipas DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10640883 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature