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2017-10-10 10:23:07
Dad, 58 yrs, diagnosed with exophytic rcc with staging T1bN0M0, Drs suggesting surgery. What will be best and safe, Radical or Partial nephrectomy. He is healthy with no there problem. Please suggest, considering chances of recurrence and surgical complications. Thank you.
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T1b stage of RCC which is exophytic can be managed with partial nephrectomy Recurrent rates for this is low Depends on tumor characteristics and type of it and other pathological features It is Safe Prevent ESRD
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other options is radical nephrectomy
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difference in outcome almost same

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