Anatrophic nephrotomy as nephron-sparing approach for complete removal of intraparenchymal renal tumors

OBJECTIVE: Partial nephrectomy for small kidney tumors has increased in the last decades, and the approach to non-palpable endophytic tumors became a challenge, with larger chances of positive margins or complications. The aim of this study is to describe an alternative nephron-sparing approach for small endophytic kidney tumors through anatrophic nephrotomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing partial nephrectomy at our institution was performed and the subjects with endophytic tumors treated with anatrophic nephrotomy were identified. Patient demographics, perioperative outcomes and oncological results were evaluated. RESULTS: Among the partial nephrectomies performed for intraparenchymal tumors between 06/2006 and 06/2010, ten patients were submitted to anatrophic nephrotomy. The mean patient age was 42 yrs, and the mean tumor size was 2.3 cm. Mean warm ischemia time was 22.4 min and the histopathological analysis showed 80% of clear cell carcinomas. At a mean follow-up of 36 months, no significant creatinine changes or local or systemic recurrences were observed. CONCLUSION: The operative technique described is a safe and effective nephron-sparing option for complete removal of endophytic renal tumors.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Dall'Oglio,Marcos F., Ballarotti,Lucas, Passerotti,Carlo C., Paluello,Davi V., Colombo Junior,Jose Roberto, Crippa,Alexandre, Srougi,Miguel
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2012
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382012000300008
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