Modern technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney cancer

AbstractRenal cell carcinoma (RCC) diagnosis and management have undergone significant shifts in the recent past. MSCT makes it possible to assess not only the prevalence of the tumor process, but also the calyx-pelvic system and vessels; In the past 10 years, due to the technological advancements, laparoscopic nephrectomy has become the popular and effective method of the treatment and a less traumatic alternative to open radical nephrectomy. Laparoscopy may not be used only for removal of the neoplasm, but also for biopsy of the tumor. Over the past years, cryodestruction of neoplasms has become widespread since it is possible to carry out the procedure in real time under the control of ultrasound, CT or MRI. This review aims to highlight recent evidence that has emerged in the diagnosis and management of this complicated oncologic issue.

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