- This is an comprehensive book that addresses all aspects of small renal mass management
- Tables, figures, photographs, and pictures are included to clearly highlight key points and details to the reader
- Memorable summaries are included in each chapter to give clear learning points and to give a helpful guide to the reader
Within this single volume, surgeons and medical students are able to find up-to-date clinical information and advice needed to manage this unique condition of small renal masses. The book aims to present information on the topic in a clear and logical way, with the help of figures, tables, and images that will assist in the practical application of the skills that are obtained from the book. The growth of new technologies and the continued development of existing techniques have led to a considerable number of new options that can be offered to patients by urologists. Despite these advances, challenges still remain and this book offers individual solutions to each aspect of the management of small renal masses, so that every diagnosis can be tailored to each patient. Written by leading experts, this book gives expert insight and advice into the diagnosing and managing of this condition. From making an accurate diagnosis to selecting the appropriate treatment for the patient, this book will provide a comprehensive guide on all aspects of the management of small renal masses. Table of Contents- Renal Anatomy and Physiology
Nicolòmaria Buffi, Pasquale Cardone, Giovanni Lughezzani - Introduction to T1 Renal Tumours and Prognostic Indicators
Vincenzo Ficarra, Marta Rossanese, Alessandro Crestani, Gioacchino De Giorgi, Guido Martignoni, Gianluca Giannarini - Diagnostic Modalities
Elstob Alison, Uday Patel, Michael Gonsalves - The Role of Renal Biopsy
Patrick O. Richard, Jaimin R. Bhatt, Antonio Finelli, Michael A. S. Jewett - The Role of Active Surveillance for Small Renal Masses
Alessandro Volpe - Image-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Small Renal Masses
Emily F. Kelly, Raymond J. Leveillee - Laparoscopic and Percutaneous Cryoablation of Small Renal Masses
M. Pilar Laguna, Patricia J. Zondervan, Jean J. M. C. H. de la Rosette - Open Partial Nephrectomy
M. Hammad Ather - Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
Philip T. Zhao, David A. Leavitt, Lee Richstone, Louis R. Kavoussi - Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy
Giacomo Novara, Vincenzo Ficarra, Sabrina La Falce, Filiberto Zattoni, Alexander Mottrie - Other Minimally Invasive Approaches (LESS and NOTES)
Koon Ho Rha, Dae Keun Kim - Training and Simulation in the Management of Small Renal Masses
Abdullatif Aydin, Oliver Brunckhorst, Kamran Ahmed - The Future of Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy
Theo Malthouse, Nicholas Raison, Veeru Kasivisvanathan, Wayne Lam, Ben Challacombe - Challenging Situations in Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
Nicholas Raison, Norbert Doeuk, Theo Malthouse, Veeru Kasivisvanathan, Wayne Lam, Ben Challacombe - Complications and Their Management
Peter A. Caputo, Jihad Kaouk
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