Managing Complications Following Nephron-Sparing Procedures for Renal Masses

Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 2016 Sep;19(3):194-202. doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2016.06.004. Epub 2016 Jun 3.

Abstract

Small renal malignancies are commonly treated with nephron-sparing procedures including partial nephrectomy and percutaneous ablation. Although these procedures offer faster patient recovery and preserve renal function, a variety of complications can occur. Here, we review vascular and nonvascular complications associated with nephron-sparing renal mass treatments and discuss options for minimally invasive image-guided management.

Keywords: Complications; Iatrogenic injury; Image-guided interventions; Nephron-sparing procedures; Renal cell carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ablation Techniques / adverse effects
  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / surgery*
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Drainage
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Nephrectomy / adverse effects
  • Nephrectomy / methods*
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
  • Nerve Block
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries / etiology
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries / therapy
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Radiography, Interventional / adverse effects
  • Radiography, Interventional / instrumentation
  • Radiography, Interventional / methods*
  • Risk Factors
  • Stents
  • Sympathectomy, Chemical
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urination Disorders / etiology
  • Urination Disorders / therapy
  • Vascular System Injuries / etiology
  • Vascular System Injuries / therapy