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Peng W, Luo P, Gui D, Jiang W, Wu H, Zhang J. Enhanced anticancer effect of fabricated gallic acid/CdS on the rGO nanosheets on human glomerular mesangial (IP15) and epithelial proximal (HK2) kidney cell lines - Cytotoxicity investigations. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2018; 178:243-248. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2017.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 11/04/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Nikzad S, Mahmoudi G, Amini P, Baradaran-Ghahfarokhi M, Vahdat-Moaddab A, Sharafi SM, Hojaji-Najafabadi L, Hosseinzadeh A. Effects of radiofrequency radiation in the presence of gold nanoparticles for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma. J Renal Inj Prev 2017; 6:103-108. [PMID: 28497084 PMCID: PMC5423275 DOI: 10.15171/jrip.2017.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Introduction: The most common type of kidney cancer is renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which accounts for more than 80% of all kidney cancers.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation in the presence of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) for the treatment of RCC.
Materials and Methods: Human embryonic kidney (HEK) cancer cells were divided into 6 groups. Various tests were performed on HEK cells in the presence of RF and GNPs. In order to investigate the radiation effects on the cells’ survival, MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol–2-yl)-2,5-iphenyltetrazolium bromide] assay was performed at different days during and post-irradiation period. The repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) method was used for statistical analysis of the cells’ survival using SPSS version 16.0. A significant level of 0.05 was considered to the tests.
Results: Using the ANOVA test, a significant decrease in cell’s survival was seen in the RF exposed group 3 compared to the control group (P=0.035). While, differences were not significant between RF exposed group 2 and the control group (P>0.05). A significant decrease in cell’s survival in the RF exposed groups 5 (P=0.025) and 6 (P=0.018) at the presence of GNP compared to the control group was seen.
Conclusion: Results of this study showed that, this method can be efficiently used for RCC treatment as an alternative to nephrectomy. More follow up in vivo studies on mammalians are needed to investigate the potential of the presented method for clinical applications.
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- Safoora Nikzad
- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Medical Physics Department, School of Medicine, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Reproductive Health, Reproductive Epidemiology Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Medical Engineering & Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,Department of Medical Radiation Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Sciences & Technologies, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technologies, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Research Center for Modeling in Health, Institute for Future Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, and, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, School of Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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Balyemez F, Aslan A, Inan I, Ayaz E, Karagöz V, Özkanli SŞ, Acar M. Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in cystic renal masses. Can Urol Assoc J 2017; 11:E8-E14. [PMID: 28163806 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.3888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to introduce the diagnostic value of diffusion-weighted (DWI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for distinguishing benign and malignant renal cystic masses. METHODS Abdominal DWI-MRIs of patients with Bosniak categories 2F, 3, and 4 cystic renal masses were evaluated retrospectively. Cystic masses were assigned as benign or malignant according to histopathological or followup MRI findings and compared with apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values. RESULTS There were 30 patients (18 males and 12 females, mean age was 59.23 ± 12.08 years [range 38-83 years]) with cystic renal masses (eight Bosniak category 2F, 12 Bosniak category 3, 10 Bosniak category 4). Among them, 14 cysts were diagnosed as benign and 16 as malignant by followup imaging or histopathological findings. For the malignant lesions, the mean ADC values were lower than for benign lesions (p=0.001). An ADC value of ≤2.28 ×10-6 mm2/s or less had a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 92.86% for detecting malignancy. CONCLUSIONS ADC can improve the diagnostic performance of MRI in the evaluation of complex renal cysts when used together with conventional MRI sequences.
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- Fikret Balyemez
- Department of Radiology, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Medical School of Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Medical School of Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Medical School of Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Medical School of Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Medical School of Istanbul, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Medical School of Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey;; Department of Radiology, King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain
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Application of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography after radiofrequency ablation for renal cell carcinoma: is it sufficient for assessment of therapeutic response? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 36:342-7. [PMID: 21107560 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-010-9665-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the efficacy of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) with Sonovue in the evaluation of therapeutic response to radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS In a recent 3 years, 63 patients (mean age, 60 years; range 26-81 years) with 64 RCCs were treated by RFA. The lesions had a diameter between 1.8 and 9.8 cm (average diameter, 3.1 cm). The indications for RFA treatment included chronic renal insufficiency (n = 10), presence of solitary kidney (n =3), bilateral renal carcinoma (BRCC) (n =2), advanced age (n =12), significant medical comorbidity (n =29) or refusal of conventional therapy (n =7). Tumors were treated by laparoscopy-assisted (n =41), open surgical (n =18) or percutaneous US guidance (n =4). Follow-up CEUS and contrast-enhanced CT were performed 1 month after treatment to assess the necrotic area. Technical success was defined as elimination of areas that enhanced at imaging within the entire tumor. RESULTS On the 1-month CEUS and CT imaging after RFA, 62 of 64 tumors (96.9%) were successfully ablated with one session, and residual tumors were found in two RCCs. One of the two tumors was subjected to additional RFA treatment. We could not obtain a complete ablation in the other tumor of a patient with solitary kidney. The diagnostic concordance between the CEUS and 1-month follow-up CT was 100%. Sixty-one patients survived in the follow-up phase which ranged from 2 to 34 months. One patient with solitary kidney died of systemic disease progression and one patient was lost to follow-up. Of the 61 tumors without residual on both CT and CEUS after RFA, four had suspicious findings of recurrence on follow-up CEUS, and two of them were confirmed by subsequent CT examination. With CT as the reference imaging procedure in the assessment of renal tumor ablation, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of CEUS for detecting recurrence during follow-up were 100%, 96.6%, 50%, and 100%. CONCLUSION Despite its limitation of false-positive value, CEUS is potentially effective in assessing the therapeutic response to RFA of RCC.
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Radiofrequency ablation of kidney tumours in patients with a solitary kidney. Clin Radiol 2010; 65:230-6. [PMID: 20152280 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2009.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2009] [Revised: 10/23/2009] [Accepted: 11/02/2009] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal cell carcinomas in patients with solitary kidney: 6 years experience. Eur J Radiol 2009; 69:351-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2007.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2007] [Revised: 10/05/2007] [Accepted: 10/08/2007] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Manuel Trigo J, Bellmunt J. Estrategias actuales en el tratamiento del carcinoma de células renales: fármacos dirigidos a dianas moleculares. Med Clin (Barc) 2008; 130:380-92. [DOI: 10.1157/13117476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Nikken JJ, Krestin GP. MRI of the kidney-state of the art. Eur Radiol 2007; 17:2780-93. [PMID: 17646992 PMCID: PMC2039780 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-007-0701-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2006] [Revised: 04/25/2007] [Accepted: 05/10/2007] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) are modalities of first choice in renal imaging. Until now, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has mainly been used as a problem-solving technique. MRI has the advantage of superior soft-tissue contrast, which provides a powerful tool in the detection and characterization of renal lesions. The MRI features of common and less common renal lesions are discussed as well as the evaluation of the spread of malignant lesions and preoperative assessment. MR urography technique and applications are discussed as well as the role of MRI in the evaluation of potential kidney donors. Furthermore the advances in functional MRI of the kidney are highlighted.
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- J J Nikken
- Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 's Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Tisdale BE, Kapoor A, Hussain A, Piercey K, Whelan JP. Intact specimen extraction in laparoscopic nephrectomy procedures: Pfannenstiel versus expanded port site incisions. Urology 2007; 69:241-4. [PMID: 17320656 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.09.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2005] [Revised: 08/08/2006] [Accepted: 09/28/2006] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Laparoscopic nephrectomy is considered the standard of care for most Stage T1 and T2 renal tumors. Most centers perform intact extraction rather than morcellation. The extraction incision location varies, with no consensus on the best site. We compared the operative and perioperative parameters after transperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy procedures with intact specimen extraction through a Pfannenstiel (PFN) or expanded port site (EPS) incision. METHODS The consecutive charts of 150 patients (March 2001 to October 2003) undergoing laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN), laparoscopic nephroureterectomy, or laparoscopic donor nephrectomy with intact specimen extraction were reviewed. The specimens were extracted by way of a PFN or an EPS incision. Two analyses were completed. The first included only LRN, and the second included LRN, laparoscopic nephroureterectomy, and laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. RESULTS In the LRN-only analysis, the PFN group had a shorter hospital stay (2.84 versus 3.37 days, P <0.05). This group also used significantly less morphine (23.7 versus 47.3 mg, P <0.006). The PFN group in the second analysis also used less morphine (26.3 versus 51.1 mg, P <0.002). Four extraction site complications were found; 1 patient in the PFN group developed cellulitis, and 3 patients in the EPS group developed an incisional hernia. CONCLUSIONS This evidence suggests reduced morbidity with intact specimen extraction through a PFN incision compared with an EPS incision during laparoscopic nephrectomy procedures. Our practice has been modified on the basis of these data, and all specimens are now removed through a PFN incision when suitable. Urologists should consider PFN incisions for specimen extraction with laparoscopic nephrectomy procedures.
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- Britton E Tisdale
- Department of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Thanos L, Pomomi M, Mylona S, Ntai S, Mpatakis N. Nonoperable Recurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma: Management with Embolization and CT-Guided RF Ablation. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2006; 29:702-5. [PMID: 16447003 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-005-0179-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We report the case of a 59-year-old male who underwent embolization and computed-tomography-guided radiofrequency ablation of a recurrent renal cell carcinoma that developed after radical nephrectomy in contiguity to the inferior vena cava. The alternative of a new operation was rejected because of the proximity of the tumor to the vessel and percutaneous approach seemed to be the better solution.
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- Loukas Thanos
- Department of Radiology, Korgialenio Benakio Red Cross Hospital of Athens, 11526 Athens, Greece.
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The incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is increasing. Despite improvements in the management of localized RCC, most patients are diagnosed with advanced RCC, which is often refractory and associated with a poor prognosis. Although surgery is the only curative treatment for localized RCC, improved diagnostic methods facilitating early detection and characterization of renal tumors have enabled more effective use of less invasive treatments. Adrenal-sparing radical total nephrectomy, and laparoscopic radical and total nephrectomy are increasingly being performed in preference to radical nephrectomy. However, standard treatments for advanced RCC are largely unsuccessful. Radiotherapy is often used to control symptoms associated with RCC in patients unsuitable for surgery. Immunotherapy with cytokines is the standard systemic treatment for advanced RCC, and is associated with prolonged survival in a subset of patients, but is generally poorly tolerated. An increased knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology of RCC has resulted in the identification of molecular pathways involved in tumor growth. Promising new agents designed to target these pathways are in development.
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