Comparisons of survival and surgical outcomes between minimally invasive partial nephrectomy and radical nephrectomy in elderly patients with stage 1 renal cell carcinoma.

Toshio TakagiKenji OmaeKazuhiko YoshidaHironori FukudaYuki KobariHiroki IshiharaJunpei IizukaTsunenori KondoHideki Ishida

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2024)

RAPN resulted in better OS and surgical outcomes, with shorter operative time, shorter PLOS, and better renal function preservation, than LRN for older patients with stage 1 RCC. Therefore, RAPN may be the primary option for patients indicated for surgical intervention. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 269-274.

Keyphrases

renal cell carcinoma
minimally invasive
end stage renal disease
randomized controlled trial
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
physical activity
middle aged