Split renal function after treatment of small renal masses: comparison between radiofrequency ablation and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) are used to treat small renal masses (SRM; ≤4 cm), although there are conflicting results in the changes in creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) after treatment. On contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) images, the quantity and quality of renal function can be evaluated by calculating the split renal function (SRF).

Purpose

To compare renal function after RFA or LPN treatment of SRMs through evaluation of the SRF in the affected kidney.

Material and methods

Single T1a renal tumors successfully treated with RFA (n = 60) or LPN (n = 31) were retrospectively compared. The SRF was calculated on pre-treatment CE-CT images and the first follow-up exam after comp

SUBMITTER: Acosta Ruiz V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8392853 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature