CT findings after nephron-sparing surgery of renal tumors

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Nov;189(5):W264-71. doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.2542.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to show the CT findings of the various postoperative changes, surgical complications, and tumor recurrence after nephron-sparing surgery for the treatment of renal tumors.

Conclusion: Familiarity with the various postoperative changes after nephron-sparing surgery may help radiologists in differentiating these changes from tumor recurrence or surgical complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Nephrectomy / methods*
  • Nephrons / diagnostic imaging*
  • Nephrons / surgery*
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Prognosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome