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Al-Rusan OM, Patil D, Master VA, Osunkoya AO. A Contemporary Clinicopathologic Analysis of Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma and Vena Cava Involvement. Int J Surg Pathol 2024; 32:279-285. [PMID: 37306114 DOI: 10.1177/10668969231177264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is occasionally associated with vena cava involvement. Despite recent advances in therapeutic modalities, the 5-year survival in this population continues to be poor. Therefore, further studies are required to better characterize this patient population, especially from the clinicopathologic standpoint. A comprehensive review of patients with RCC and vena cava involvement managed at our institution from 2014 to 2022 was performed. Multiple clinicopathologic parameters including follow-up were obtained. A total of 114 patients were identified. The mean patient age was 63 years (range: 30-84 years). The cohort consisted of 78/114 (68%) males and 36/114 (32%) females. The mean primary tumor size (excluding tumor thrombus) was 11 cm. The majority of tumors (104/114, 91%) were unifocal. Tumor stages were categorized as follows: pT3b (51/114, 44%), pT3c (52/114, 46%), and pT4 (11/114, 10%). Most of the tumors were clear cell RCC 89/114 (78%), although other more aggressive RCC subtypes were also present. Most tumors were WHO/ISUP grade 3 (44/114, 39%) or 4 (67/114, 59%) with sarcomatoid differentiation present in 39/67 (58%). Necrosis was present in 94/114 (82%) tumors. Twenty-three of 114 (20%) tumors were categorized as pM1 and the ipsilateral adrenal gland was the most common site of metastasis. Of the 91 patients categorized as pM, not applicable at nephrectomy, 42/91 (46%) subsequently developed metastasis, most frequently to the lung. Of all patients, only 16/114 (14%) had positive vascular margins and 7/114 (6%) had positive soft tissue margins despite having very advanced disease and a subset considered inoperable at other centers.
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- Omar M Al-Rusan
- Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Department of Pathology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, GA, USA
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Gwon JG, Cho YP, Han Y, Suh J, Min SK. Technical Tips for Performing Suprahepatic Vena Cava Tumor Thrombectomy in Renal Cell Carcinoma without Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Vasc Specialist Int 2023; 39:23. [PMID: 37667821 PMCID: PMC10480049 DOI: 10.5758/vsi.230056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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Radical nephrectomy with tumor thrombectomy for advanced renal cell carcinoma is an oncologically relevant approach that can achieve long-term survival even in the presence of distant metastases. However, the surgical techniques pose significant challenges. The objective of this clinical review was to present technical recommendations for tumor thrombectomy in the vena cava to facilitate surgical treatment. Transesophageal echocardiography is required to prepare for this procedure. Cardiopulmonary bypass should be considered when the tumor thrombus has invaded the cardiac chamber and clamping is not feasible because of the inability to milk the intracardiac chamber thrombus in the caudal direction. Prior to performing a cavotomy, it is crucial to clamp the contralateral renal vein and infrarenal and suprahepatic inferior vena cava (IVC). If the suprahepatic IVC is separated from the surrounding tissue, it can be gently pulled down toward the patient's leg until the lower margin of the atrium becomes visible. Subsequently, the tumor thrombus should be carefully pulled downward to a position where it can be clamped. Implementing the Pringle maneuver to reduce blood flow from the hepatic veins to the IVC during IVC cavotomy is simpler than clamping the hepatic veins. Sequential clamping is a two-stage method of dividing thrombectomy by clamping the IVC twice, first suprahepatically and then midretrohepatically. This sequential clamping technique helps minimize hypotension status and the Pringle maneuver time compared to single clamping. Additionally, a spiral cavotomy can decrease the degree of primary closure narrowing. The oncological prognoses of patients can be improved by incorporating these technical recommendations.
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- Jun Gyo Gwon
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Li KP, Chen SY, Wang CY, Li XR, Yang L. Perioperative and oncologic outcomes of minimally-invasive surgery for renal cell carcinoma with venous tumor thrombus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative trials. Int J Surg 2023; 109:2762-2773. [PMID: 37526108 PMCID: PMC10498880 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The present study aimed to conduct a pooled analysis to compare the perioperative and oncologic outcomes of minimally-invasive radical nephrectomy with tumor thrombus (MI-RNTT) with open radical nephrectomy with tumor thrombus (O-RNTT). METHODS This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Four electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library database) were systematically searched to identify relevant studies published in English up to December 2022. The primary outcomes were perioperative results, complications, and oncologic outcomes. Review Manager 5.4 was used for this analysis. RESULTS In total, eight retrospective trials with a total of 563 patients were included. Compared to O-RNTT, MI-RNTT had shorter hospitalization time [weighted mean difference (WMD) -3.58 days, 95% CI: -4.56 to -2.59; P <0.00001), lower volumes of blood loss (WMD -663.32 ml, 95% CI: -822.22 to -504.42; P <0.00001), fewer transfusion rates (OR 0.18, 95% CI: 0.09-0.35; P <0.00001), fewer overall complications (OR 0.33, 95% CI: 0.22-0.49; P <0.00001), and fewer major complications s (OR 0.49, 95% CI: 0.24-1.00; P =0.05). However, operative time, intraoperative complications, mortality rate (intraoperative, within 30 days, and total mortality), overall survival, recurrence-free survival, and cancer-specific survival did not significantly differ between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS MI-RNTT possesses more benefits than O-RNTT in terms of length of hospital stay, blood loss, and complications and provides comparable mortality rates and oncologic outcomes. However, more comprehensive and rigorous research is warranted to further validate the outcomes, which should include a larger sample size and comprehensive data from high-volume medical centers.
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Gold S, Taylor J, Margulis V. Renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombus: did we make progress in oncologic outcomes and complications? Curr Opin Urol 2023; 33:142-146. [PMID: 36621845 DOI: 10.1097/mou.0000000000001069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Surgery for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus (TT) remains one of the most complex surgeries performed with high rates of associated complications and perioperative mortality. Surgical techniques and neoadjuvant therapies have an important role to play in improving outcomes. This review provides a narrative analysis of recent literature on patients with RCC and TT. RECENT FINDINGS Several imaging techniques are emerging that may improve diagnostic staging of tumor thrombus level. Robotic approaches to surgical resection for all thrombi levels is feasible and safe, while longer term outcomes for higher level thrombi continues to mature. Early data on neoadjuvant immunotherapy and radiotherapy have shown improvements in complication rates and intermediate term oncologic outcomes. SUMMARY Data suggests that neoadjuvant therapies and minimally invasive techniques may improve outcomes in patients undergoing surgical resection for RCC with tumor thrombus. Larger multiinstitutional series are needed to confirm the benefit of these techniques as well as the durable long term oncologic outcomes.
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- Samuel Gold
- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Institute of Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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Current Approaches in Surgical and Immunotherapy-Based Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11010204. [PMID: 36672712 PMCID: PMC9855836 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11010204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for 2-3% of all malignant disease in adults, with 30% of RCC diagnosed at locally advanced or metastatic stages of disease. A form of locally advanced disease is the tumor thrombus (TT), which commonly grows from the intrarenal veins, through the main renal vein, and up the inferior vena cava (IVC), and rarely, into the right cardiac chambers. Advances in all areas of medicine have allowed increased understanding of the underlying biology of these tumors and improved preoperative staging. Although the development of several novel system agents, including several clinical trials utilizing immune checkpoint inhibitors and combination therapies, has been shown to lower perioperative morbidity and increase post-operative recurrence-free and progression-free survival, surgery remains the mainstay of therapy to achieve a cure. In this review, we provide a description of specific surgical approaches and techniques used to minimize intra- and post-operative complications during radical nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy of RCC with TT extension of various levels. Additionally, we provide an in-depth review of the major developments in neoadjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapy-based treatment and the impact of ongoing and recently completed clinical trials on the surgical treatment of advanced RCC.
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Review of Robotic-Assisted Radical Nephrectomy with Inferior Vena Cava Thrombectomy in Renal Cell Carcinoma. Curr Urol Rep 2022; 23:363-370. [PMID: 36454370 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-022-01120-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Recent advances in minimally invasive technology have compelled surgeons to perform nephrectomy with inferior vena cava thrombectomy using robotic assistance. Here, we aim to review the data comparing open versus robot-assisted nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy, as well as review operative robotic techniques for nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy. RECENT FINDINGS Over the last decade, there have been increasing reports of successful robotic-assisted IVC thrombectomy among skilled robotic surgeons, with case series detailing operative technique, as well as operative and oncologic outcomes for levels I-IV caval thrombus. While there is immense promise in the future of robotic-assisted IVC thrombectomy, further studies with direct comparison to open surgical intervention will be needed to ensure the oncologic principles and outcomes are non-inferior.
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Ishiyama Y, Kondo T, Yoshida K, Iizuka J, Tanabe K, Takagi T. “Thrombus‐first” or “thrombus‐last” approach for surgical management of renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombus. Int J Urol 2022; 29:559-565. [DOI: 10.1111/iju.14846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Yudai Ishiyama
- Department of Urology Tokyo Women’s Medical University Adachi Medical Center Tokyo Japan
- Department of Urology Tokyo Women’s Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Urology Tokyo Women’s Medical University Adachi Medical Center Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Urology Tokyo Women’s Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Urology Tokyo Women’s Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Urology Tokyo Women’s Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Urology Tokyo Women’s Medical University Tokyo Japan
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Ciancio G, González J. Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus. Urol Int 2021; 106:419-425. [PMID: 34182558 DOI: 10.1159/000516697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to describe our experience in patients who underwent nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) with tumor thrombectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Three consecutive patients who underwent NSS and tumor thrombectomy for localized single/multifocal renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) in conjunction with tumor thrombus between 2007 and 2011 were included. Open partial nephrectomy and thrombectomy was performed. Reconstruction included main renal vein, collecting system, and remaining parenchymal closure. One of the cases required additional artery repair and flushing with preservation solution. RESULTS Ischemic time was kept for 30-40 min. Mean estimated blood loss was 183.3 cc (range:100-300). One patient required the transfusion of 1 packed red blood cells unit. One of the patients developed a urinary fistula requiring double-J stenting. Hospital staying ranged between 5 and 8 days. None of the patients required renal replacement therapy either postoperatively or in the follow-up. Serum creatinine level at last follow-up (mean 83 months) ranged from 0.8 to 2.8 mg/dL. CONCLUSION Our experience supports the feasibility of imperative partial nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy for cases of RCC with renal vein involvement by tumor thrombus. In experienced hands, this approach may offer the patient a low morbidity postoperative course and long-term freedom from disease while maintaining the renal function, thus avoiding the need of renal replacement therapy.
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- Gaetano Ciancio
- Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.,Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.,Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Urology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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Caño Velasco J, Polanco Pujol L, Hernandez Cavieres J, González García F, Herranz Amo F, Ciancio G, Hernández Fernández C. Controversies in the diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus. Actas Urol Esp 2021; 45:257-263. [PMID: 33139067 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2020.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Diagnosis and treatment of renal cell carcinoma with venous tumor thrombosis remains a challenge today, requiring multidisciplinary teams, mainly in tumor thrombus levels III-IV. Our objective is to present the various diagnostic techniques used and its controversies. A review of the most relevant related articles between January 2000 and August 2020 has been carried out in PubMed, EMBASE and Scielo. Continuous technological development has allowed progress in its detection, in the approximation of the histological subtype, and in the determination of tumor thrombus level. Regardless of the imaging technique used for its diagnosis (CT, MRI, TEE, ultrasound with contrast), the time elapsed until treatment is vitally important to reduce the risk of complications, some of them fatal, such as pulmonary thromboembolism.
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Update on the Role of Imaging in Clinical Staging and Restaging of Renal Cell Carcinoma Based on the AJCC 8th Edition, From the AJR Special Series on Cancer Staging. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2021; 217:541-555. [PMID: 33759558 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.21.25493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This article reviews the essential role of imaging in clinical staging and restaging of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). To completely characterize and stage an indeterminate renal mass, renal CT or MRI without and with IV contrast administration is recommended. The critical items for initial clinical staging of an indeterminate renal mass or of a known RCC according to the TNM staging system are tumor size, renal sinus fat invasion, urinary collecting system invasion, perinephric fat invasion, venous invasion, adrenal gland invasion, invasion of the perirenal (Gerota) fascia, invasion into other adjacent organs, the presence of enlarged or pathologic regional (retroperitoneal) lymph nodes, and the presence of distant metastatic disease. Larger tumor size is associated with higher stage disease and invasiveness, lymph node spread, and distant metastatic disease. Imaging practice guidelines for clinical staging of RCC, as well as the role of renal mass biopsy, are highlighted. Specific findings associated with response of advanced cancer to antiangiogenic therapy and immunotherapy are discussed, as well as limitations of changes in tumor size after targeted therapy. The accurate clinical staging and restaging of RCC using renal CT or MRI provides important prognostic information and helps guide the optimal management of patients with RCC.
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Kalapara AA, Frydenberg M. The role of open radical nephrectomy in contemporary management of renal cell carcinoma. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:3123-3139. [PMID: 33457285 PMCID: PMC7807349 DOI: 10.21037/tau-19-327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Radical nephrectomy (RN) remains a cornerstone of the management of localised renal cell carcinoma (RCC). RN involves the en bloc removal of the kidney along with perinephric fat enclosed within Gerota's fascia. Key principles of open RN include appropriate incision for adequate exposure, dissection and visualisation of the renal hilum, and early ligation of the renal artery and subsequently renal vein. Regional lymph node dissection (LND) facilitates local staging but its therapeutic role remains controversial. LND is recommended in patients with high risk clinically localised disease, but its benefit in low risk node-negative and clinically node-positive patients is unclear. Concomitant adrenalectomy should be reserved for patients with large tumours with radiographic evidence of adrenal involvement. Despite a recent downtrend in utilisation of open RN due to nephron-sparing and minimally invasive alternatives, there remains a vital role for open RN in the management of RCC in three domains. Firstly, open RN is important to the management of large, complex tumours which would be at high risk of complications if treated with partial nephrectomy (PN). Secondly, open RN plays a crucial role in cytoreductive nephrectomy (CN) for metastatic RCC, in which the laparoscopic approach achieves similar results but is associated with a high reoperation rate. Finally, open RN is the current standard of care in the management of inferior vena caval (IVC) tumour thrombus. Management of tumour thrombus requires a multidisciplinary approach and varies with cranial extent of thrombus. Higher level thrombus may require hepatic mobilisation and circulatory support, whilst the presence of bland thrombus may warrant post-operative filter insertion or ligation of the IVC.
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- Department of Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Cabrini Institute, Cabrini Health, Melbourne, Australia
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Tumor Thrombus Into the Inferior Vena Cava After Resection of Renal Cell Carcinoma: Recurrence or Tumor Thrombus Left Behind? Urology 2020; 148:e17-e22. [PMID: 33181121 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.10.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a series of 3 cases of renal cell carcinoma that developed a metachronic recurrence in the form of inferior vena cava tumor thrombus after a first attempt of curative intent by means of radical nephrectomy. METHODS A complete work-up consisting of total body computed tomography and transesophagic echocardiography was performed in all cases. After extensive counseling a decision for surgical excision was made. We used a transplant-based approach to eliminate every vestige of visible neoplastic tissue including the tumor thrombus in all cases. Three different approaches, including tangential and circumferencial excision of the inferior vena cava with or without caval replacement by prosthetic vascular graft were used for caval management after thrombectomy. RESULTS Estimated blood loss ranged between 500 and 2000 cc. Transfusion requirements varied from 1-9 red blood cell packed units. Complete thrombectomy along with excision of all visible neoplastic lesions was achieved in all cases. One of the patients experimented a cardiac arrest on postoperative day 7 without fatal consequences that increased de length of stay (range 7-30 days). No other major complications were registered. None of the patients died in the first 30 days after the procedure. CONCLUSION The transplant-based surgical approach to thrombectomy in these cases provides for excellent exposure and vascular control, thus minimizing the complication rate and resulting a safe treatment option for the patient.
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Ghoreifi A, Djaladat H. Surgical Tips for Inferior Vena Cava Thrombectomy. Curr Urol Rep 2020; 21:51. [PMID: 33090290 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-020-01007-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this review is to describe the preoperative evaluation, surgical techniques, and postoperative management of patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) undergoing radical nephrectomy (RN) and inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombectomy. RECENT FINDINGS RN and IVC thrombectomy remains the standard management option in non-metastatic RCC patients with IVC thrombus. A comprehensive preoperative workup, including high-quality imaging, blood works, and appropriate consultations are required for all patients. The aim of the surgery is complete resection of all tumor burden, which requires a skillful surgical team for such a challenging procedure and is inherently associated with a high rate of perioperative morbidity and mortality. Preoperative CT or MRI is essential for surgical planning. The surgical approach is mainly determined by the level of the tumor thrombus. The open approach has been the standard, though minimally invasive and robotic techniques are emerging in selected cases by experienced surgeons.
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- Alireza Ghoreifi
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, 1441 Eastlake Ave. Suite 7416, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA
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- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, 1441 Eastlake Ave. Suite 7416, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA.
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Yang JH, Song DH, Lee C, Kang DH, Jung JJ, Kim SH, Byun JH, Kim JW, Moon SH. Malignant pulmonary embolism associated with renal sarcoma: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19943. [PMID: 32384440 PMCID: PMC7220360 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE The preoperative diagnosis of massive pulmonary tumor embolism associated with renal neoplasms is relatively rare. In most cases, pulmonary tumor embolism is detected intraoperatively during renal tumor resection. Moreover, primary renal sarcoma is rare, and primary renal sarcoma complicated by pulmonary tumor embolism is extremely rare; accordingly, there is no optimal treatment for such cases. Herein, we report a case of renal sarcoma associated with pulmonary tumor embolism. PATIENT CONCERNS A 39-year-old man was admitted to the emergency room owing to the sudden onset of dyspnea and palpitation. DIAGNOSIS Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed a large mass in the right kidney involving the infrahepatic inferior vena cava, with massive pulmonary emboli in both the pulmonary arteries. INTERVENTIONS Emergency pulmonary embolectomy with radical nephrectomy was performed. OUTCOMES The patient experienced apparent remission of dyspnea, and resolution of right ventricle dysfunction. However, although remnant emboli were detected in the segmental arteries on postoperative CT, complete resolution of pulmonary embolism was observed after adjuvant chemotherapy. LESSONS Thus, concomitant cytoreductive nephrectomy with pulmonary embolectomy along with chemotherapy may be effective for patients with renal sarcoma with pulmonary tumor embolism.
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- Jun Ho Yang
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Changwon
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- Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine
- Gyeongsang Institute of Health Science, Jinju
- Department of Pathology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital
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- Department of Urology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Changwon
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Changwon
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Changwon
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Changwon
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Changwon
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Changwon
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Shen D, Wang H, Wang C, Huang Q, Li S, Wu S, Xuan Y, Gong H, Li H, Ma X, Wang B, Zhang X. Cumulative Sum Analysis of the Operator Learning Curve for Robot-Assisted Mayo Clinic Level I-IV Inferior Vena Cava Thrombectomy Associated with Renal Carcinoma: A Study of 120 Cases at a Single Center. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e922987. [PMID: 32107362 PMCID: PMC7063847 DOI: 10.12659/msm.922987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background This study aimed to use cumulative sum analysis of the operator learning curve for robot-assisted Mayo Clinic level I–IV inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombectomy associated with renal carcinoma, and describes the development of an optimized operative procedure at a single center. Material/Methods A retrospective study included 120 patients with Mayo Clinic level I–IV IVC thrombus who underwent robotic surgery between 2013 and 2018. Points in the learning curve were identified using cumulative sum analysis, and their impact was assessed by multiple regression analysis. Perioperative indicators analyzed included operative time, estimated blood loss, early complications, and the 90-day progression rate. Results Cumulative sum analysis identified three phases in the learning curve of robot-assisted IVC thrombectomy. The median operative time decreased from 265 min (range, 212–401 min) to 207 min (range, 146–276 min) (p=0.003), the median estimated blood loss decreased from 775 ml (range, 413–1500 ml) to 300 ml (range, 163–813 ml) (p=0.006), and the early complication rate decreased from 52.5% to 15.0% (p<0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that for an initial 40 cases and a further 80 cases, the learning phase, the affected side, the Mayo Clinic level, and the surgical method were independent factors that affected operative time, estimated blood loss, and the rate of early complications. Conclusions Experience from an initial 40 cases and a further 80 cases of Mayo Clinic level I–IV IVC thrombectomy associated with renal carcinoma were found to provide acceptable surgical and clinical outcomes.
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- Donglai Shen
- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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Rose KM, Navaratnam AK, Faraj KS, Abdul-Muhsin HM, Syal A, Elias L, Moss AA, Eversman WG, Stone WM, Money SR, Davila VJ, Tyson MD, Castle EP. Comparison of Open and Robot Assisted Radical Nephrectomy With Level I and II Inferior Vena Cava Tumor Thrombus: The Mayo Clinic Experience. Urology 2020; 136:152-157. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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van Oostenbrugge TJ, Langenhuijsen JF, Fütterer JJ, Mulders PF. The Value of Multiparametric MRI for Assessment of Inferior Vena Cava Wall Invasion by Renal Cell Carcinoma Thrombus: A Prospective Feasibility Study. KIDNEY CANCER 2019. [DOI: 10.3233/kca-190071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Tim J. van Oostenbrugge
- Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Rose KM, Navaratnam AK, Abdul-Muhsin HM, Faraj KS, Eversman SA, Moss AA, Eversman WG, Stone WM, Money SR, Davila VJ, Castle EP. Robot Assisted Surgery of the Vena Cava: Perioperative Outcomes, Technique, and Lessons Learned at The Mayo Clinic. J Endourol 2019; 33:1009-1016. [DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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- Kyle M. Rose
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Division of Transplant, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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Fukazawa K, Fong CT, Gologorsky E. Inferior Vena Cava Tumor Thrombus Dynamics and Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism: A Single-Center Experience. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 33:2728-2734. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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González J, Gaynor JJ, Martínez-Salamanca JI, Capitanio U, Tilki D, Carballido JA, Chantada V, Daneshmand S, Evans CP, Gasch C, Gontero P, Haferkamp A, Huang WC, Espinós EL, Master VA, McKiernan JM, Montorsi F, Pahernik S, Palou J, Pruthi RS, Rodriguez-Faba O, Russo P, Scherr DS, Shariat SF, Spahn M, Terrone C, Vera-Donoso C, Zigeuner R, Hohenfellner M, Libertino JA, Ciancio G. Association of an organ transplant-based approach with a dramatic reduction in postoperative complications following radical nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy in renal cell carcinoma. Eur J Surg Oncol 2019; 45:1983-1992. [PMID: 31155470 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our aim was to determine whether using an organ transplant-based(TB) approach reduces postoperative complications(PCs) following radical nephrectomy(RN) and tumor thrombectomy(TT) in renal cell carcinoma(RCC) patients with level II-IV thrombi. METHODS A total of 390(292 non-TB/98 TB) IRCC-VT Consortium patients who received no preoperative embolization/IVC filter were included. Stepwise linear/logistic regression analyses were performed to determine significant multivariable predictors of intraoperative estimated blood loss(IEBL), number blood transfusions received, and overall/major PC development within 30days following surgery. Propensity to receive the TB approach was controlled. RESULTS The TB approach was clearly superior in limiting IEBL, blood transfusions, and PC development, even after controlling for other significant prognosticators/propensity score(P < .000001 in each case). Median IEBL for non-TB/TB approaches was 1000 cc/300 cc and 1500 cc/500 cc for tumor thrombus Level II-III patients, respectively, with no notable differences for Level IV patients(2000 cc each). In comparing PC outcomes between non-TB/TB patients with a non-Right-Atrium Cranial Limit, the observed percentage developing a: i) PC was 65.8%(133/202) vs. 4.3%(3/69) for ECOG Performance Status(ECOG-PS) 0-1, and 84.8%(28/33) vs. 25.0%(4/16) for ECOG-PS 2-4, and ii) major PC was 16.8%(34/202) vs. 1.4%(1/69) for ECOG-PS 0-1, and 27.3%(9/33) vs. 12.5%(2/16) for ECOG-PS 2-4. Major study limitation was the fact that all TB patients were treated by a single, experienced, high volume surgeon from one center (non-TB patients were treated by various surgeons at 13 other centers). CONCLUSIONS Despite this major study limitation, the observed dramatic differences in PC outcomes suggest that the TB approach offers a major breakthrough in limiting operative morbidity in RCC patients receiving RN and TT.
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- Javier González
- Department of Urolorgy, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.
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- The Lillian Jean Kaplan Renal Transplant Center and the Miami Transplant Institute, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Hospital San Raffaele, University Vita-Salute, Milano, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA, USA.
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Urología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain.
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA, USA.
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- Department of Urology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Urology, A.O.U. San Giovanni Battista, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Mainz University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany.
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- Department of Urology, New York University Langone School of Medicine, New York, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Hospital San Raffaele, University Vita-Salute, Milano, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, Paracelsus University Hospital (PMU), Nürnberg, Germany.
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- Department of Urology, Fundació Puigvert, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Urology, UNC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Urology, Center of Urology/Prostate Cancer Center Hirslanden, Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Division of Urology, Maggiore della Carita Hospital, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Urology, Emerson Hospital-MGH Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA.
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- The Lillian Jean Kaplan Renal Transplant Center and the Miami Transplant Institute, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
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Nyhan SM, Kostibas MP. Assessing the Incidence of Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism and Optimal Timing of Surgery Based on Preoperative Renal Cell Cancer Tumor Thrombus Level and Growth Kinetics: Avenues to Explore. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 33:2735-2736. [PMID: 31327700 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Sinead M Nyhan
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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Topaktaş R, Ürkmez A, Tokuç E, Kayar R, Kanberoğlu H, Öztürk Mİ. Surgical management of renal cell carcinoma with associated tumor thrombus extending into the inferior vena cava: A 10-year single-center experience. Turk J Urol 2019; 45:345-350. [PMID: 30817278 DOI: 10.5152/tud.2019.95826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a tumor that has a tendency of vascular invasion by extending to the inferior vena cava (IVC) after the renal vein. The total resection of the renal tumor and tumor thrombus is considered the optimal treatment. In our study, we aimed to present the results related to 34 consecutive cases of RCC with tumor thrombus. MATERIAL AND METHODS Of the 442 patients diagnosed with renal tumors between January 2008 and January 2018, 34 (7.6%) had tumor thrombus over the renal vein extending to the IVC. The data of the 34 patients with tumor thrombus were retrospectively reviewed and included in the study. All the 34 patients underwent radical nephrectomy with tumor thrombectomy. The presence of thrombus was evaluated using contrast-enhanced abdominal tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or color Doppler ultrasonography. The level of thrombus was classified using the Mayo Clinic tumor thrombus classification. Surgery was performed transperitoneally through a modified Chevron incision and mostly in collaboration with other clinics. Complications were classified according to the Clavien system. RESULTS Of the 34 patients, 22 were males and 12 were females. The mean follow-up period was 36±27.2 months in patients who had a mean age of 61±10.9 years. The mean tumor size was 10.5±3.3 cm. The number of patients according to the thrombus levels I, II, and III were 20, 9, and 5, respectively. The average blood loss was 744±285.4 mL. Radical surgery for all patients who had direct invasion to the vena cava wall and/or level II and III was performed by gastrointestinal and cardiothoracic surgeons. Cardiopulmonary bypass was not performed in any patient. Minor complications (Clavien grades 1-2) were seen in 8 (23.5%) patients, while 2 (5.8%) patients had major complications (Clavien grades 3-5). The mean follow-up period was 36 months (range, 6-72 months). The overall 5-year survival rate was 85.2%. CONCLUSION We think that radical nephrectomy and caval thrombectomy is a safe and effective method in patients with RCC without tumor exceeding the diaphragmatic level. We believe that the surgical success rate can be increased using a multidisciplinary approach in selected cases.
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- Ramazan Topaktaş
- Clinic of Urology, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Clinic of Urology, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Clinic of Urology, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Clinic of Urology, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Clinic of Urology, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Clinic of Urology, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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Calderone CE, Tuck BC, Gray SH, Porter KK, Rais-Bahrami S. The role of transesophageal echocardiography in the management of renal cell carcinoma with venous tumor thrombus. Echocardiography 2018; 35:2047-2055. [DOI: 10.1111/echo.14187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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- Carli E. Calderone
- Department of Urology; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham Alabama
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- Department of Anesthesiology; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham Alabama
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- Department of Surgery; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham Alabama
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- Department of Radiology; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham Alabama
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- Department of Urology; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham Alabama
- Department of Radiology; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham Alabama
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Pallister ZS, Montero-Baker M, Mills JL, Chung J. Percutaneous suction thrombectomy of large tumor thrombus causing massive pulmonary embolism. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2018; 4:244-247. [PMID: 30186995 PMCID: PMC6122376 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2018.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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We describe a patient who underwent a renal cell carcinoma resection with inferior vena cava thrombectomy complicated by tumor embolization. This resulted in massive pulmonary embolism requiring venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The patient was ineligible for systemic or catheter-directed thrombolysis because of the recent surgical resection and postoperative hemorrhage. Hence, the patient underwent percutaneous suction thrombectomy with successful removal of the tumor thrombus and significant clinical improvement. This report represents a unique case of suction thrombectomy for the removal of tumor embolus from the pulmonary circulation and highlights the ability of suction thrombectomy in the management of massive pulmonary embolism.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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Oake JD, Semenchuk JA, Drachenberg DE. Images - Isolated caval recurrence of renal cell carcinoma. Can Urol Assoc J 2018; 13:E25-E27. [PMID: 30059287 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.5245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Max Rady College of Medicine; University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Haidar GM, Hicks TD, El-Sayed HF, Davies MG. Treatment options and outcomes for caval thrombectomy and resection for renal cell carcinoma. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2018; 5:430-436. [PMID: 28411712 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2016.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has a significant predisposition to vascular invasion. Tumor vascular invasion and thrombus are found in the renal vein and the inferior vena cava (IVC) in up to 10% to 25% of patients. This study reviewed the current status of radical nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy for advanced RCC. METHODS A two-level search strategy of the literature (MEDLINE, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar) for relevant articles listed between January 2000 and December 2015 was performed. The review was confined to patients with primary RCC associated with vascular invasion. RESULTS Untreated RCC with intravascular thrombus has a median survival of 5 months. Surgical exposure and intervention are tailored to the level of tumor thrombus. The 30-day mortality for radical nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy is low (1.5%-10%), and the complication rates have been reported to be 18%, 20%, 26%, and 47% for IVC tumor thrombus level I, II, III, and IV disease, respectively. Disease-specific survival ranges from 40% to 60% at 5 years after nephrectomy and removal of the intravascular tumor. CONCLUSIONS Radical nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy is an effective cancer control operation that can be safely performed with acceptable mortality and morbidity. Preoperative imaging coupled with perioperative surgical management of the IVC is critical to procedural success and patient outcomes.
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- Georges M Haidar
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Tex; South Texas Center for Vascular Care, University Hospital System, San Antonio, Tex
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Tex; South Texas Center for Vascular Care, University Hospital System, San Antonio, Tex
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- Division of Vascular Diseases and Surgery, Department of Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Tex; South Texas Center for Vascular Care, University Hospital System, San Antonio, Tex.
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Anesthesia for Nephrectomy with Vena Cava Thrombectomy. Anesthesiology 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-74766-8_66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Gruwez H, Falter M, Sharain K, Varghese C, Click R. Incidental IVC tumor thrombus found on echocardiographic work-up for systolic murmur leading to new diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma. J Echocardiogr 2017; 16:93-94. [PMID: 29168142 DOI: 10.1007/s12574-017-0359-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2017] [Revised: 10/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Department of Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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Hofer L, Gasch C, Hatiboglu G, Motsch J, Grüllich C, Duensing S, Hohenfellner M. [Level IV inferior vena cava tumor thrombus : A rare diagnosis in patients with renal cell carcinoma]. Urologe A 2017; 56:868-875. [PMID: 28349189 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-017-0369-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Renal cell carcinoma in combination with a supradiaphragmatic tumor thrombus is a rare tumor entity. Radical surgery including nephrectomy and thrombectomy is still considered standard treatment. The extent of the tumor thrombus should be preoperatively evaluated by MRI and TEE. An interdisciplinary team is important for surgery planning and realization. Despite the known risks of an operation, a longer overall survival is achieved.
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- L Hofer
- Urologische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Urologische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Medizinische Onkologie, Nationales Zentrum für Tumorerkrankungen, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Jiménez-Romero C, Conde M, de la Rosa F, Manrique A, Calvo J, Caso Ó, Muñoz C, Marcacuzco A, Justo I. Treatment of caval vein thrombosis associated with renal tumors. Cir Esp 2017; 95:152-159. [PMID: 28242025 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2017.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Renal carcinoma represents 3% of all solid tumors and is associated with renal or inferior caval vein (IVC) thrombosis between 2-10% of patients, extending to right atrial in 1% of cases. METHODS This is a retrospective study that comprises 5 patients who underwent nephrectomy and thrombectomy by laparotomy because of renal tumor with IVC thrombosis level iii. RESULTS Four patients were males and one was female, and the mean age was 57,2 years (range: 32-72). Most important clinical findings were hematuria, weight loss, weakness, anorexia, and pulmonary embolism. Diagnostic confirmation was performed by CT scanner. Metastatic disease was diagnosed before surgery in 3 patients. Suprahepatic caval vein and hepatic hilium (Pringle's maneouver) were clamped in 4 patients, and ligation of infrarrenal caval vein was carry out in one patient. Five patients developed mild complications (Clavien I/II). No patient died and the mean hospital stay was 8,6 days. All patients were treated with chemotherapy, and 3 died because distant metastasis, but 2 are alive, without recurrence, at 5 and 60 months, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Nephrectomy and thrombectomy in renal tumors with caval thrombosis can be curative in absence of metastasis or, at less, can increase survival or quality of live. Then these patients must be treated in liver transplant units because major surgical and anesthesiologic expertise. Adjuvant treatment with tyrosin kinase inhibitors must be validate in the future with wider experiences.
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- Carlos Jiménez-Romero
- Unidad de Cirugía Hepato-Bilio-Pancreática y Trasplante de Órganos Abdominales, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España.
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- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti, Lugo, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Hepato-Bilio-Pancreática y Trasplante de Órganos Abdominales, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Hepato-Bilio-Pancreática y Trasplante de Órganos Abdominales, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Hepato-Bilio-Pancreática y Trasplante de Órganos Abdominales, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Hepato-Bilio-Pancreática y Trasplante de Órganos Abdominales, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Hepato-Bilio-Pancreática y Trasplante de Órganos Abdominales, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Hepato-Bilio-Pancreática y Trasplante de Órganos Abdominales, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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Tumores renales bilaterales sincrónicos de células claras con trombo tumoral bilateral, reporte de caso. Rev Urol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.uroco.2016.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Major Action of Endogenous Lysyl Oxidase in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Progression and Collagen Stiffness Revealed by Primary Cell Cultures. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2016; 186:2473-85. [PMID: 27449199 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2016.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2015] [Revised: 04/27/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Human clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is therapy resistant; therefore, it is worthwhile studying in depth the molecular aspects of its progression. In ccRCC the biallelic inactivation of the VHL gene leads to stabilization of hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs). Among the targets of HIF-1α transcriptional activity is the LOX gene, which codes for the inactive proenzyme (Pro-Lox) from which, after extracellular secretion and proteolysis, derives the active enzyme (Lox) and the propeptide (Lox-PP). By increasing stiffness of extracellular matrix by collagen crosslinking, Lox promotes tumor progression and metastasis. Lox and Lox-PP can reenter the cells where Lox promotes cell proliferation and invasion, whereas Lox-PP acts as tumor suppressor because of its Ras recision and apoptotic activity. Few data are available concerning LOX in ccRCC. Using an in vitro model of ccRCC primary cell cultures, we performed, for the first time in ccRCC, a detailed study of endogenous LOX and also investigated their transcriptomic profile. We found that endogenous LOX is overexpressed in ccRCC, is involved in a positive-regulative loop with HIF-1α, and has a major action on ccRCC progression through cellular adhesion, migration, and collagen matrix stiffness increment; however, the oncosuppressive action of Lox-PP was not found to prevail. These findings may suggest translational approaches for new therapeutic strategies in ccRCC.
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Simon RM, Kim T, Espiritu P, Kurian T, Sexton WJ, Pow-Sang JM, Sverrisson E, Spiess PE. Effect of utilization of veno-venous bypass vs. cardiopulmonary bypass on complications for high level inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy and concomitant radical nephrectomy. Int Braz J Urol 2016; 41:911-9. [PMID: 26689516 PMCID: PMC4756967 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2014.0371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Purpose: To determine if patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with levels III and IV tumor thrombi are receive any reduction in complication rate utilizing veno-venous bypass (VVB) over cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for high level (III/IV) inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombectomy and concomitant radical nephrectomy. Materials and Methods: From May 1990 to August 2011, we reviewed 21 patients that had been treated for RCC with radical nephrectomy and concomitant IVC thrombectomy employing either CPB (n =16) or VVB (n=5). We retrospectively reviewed our study population for complication rates and perioperative characteristics. Results: Our results are reported using the validated Dindo-Clavien Classification system comparing the VVB and CPB cohorts. No significant difference was noted in minor complication rate (60.0% versus 68.7%, P=1.0), major complication rate (40.0% versus 31.3%, P=1.0), or overall complication rate (60.0% versus 62.5%, P=1.0) comparing VVB versus CPB. We also demonstrated a trend towards decreased time on bypass (P=0.09) in the VVB cohort. Conclusion: The use of VVB over CPB provides no decrease in minor, major, or overall complication rate. The use of VVB however, can be employed on an individualized basis with final decision on vascular bypass selection left to the discretion of the surgeon based on specifics of the individual case.
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- Ross M Simon
- University of South Florida, Department of Urology, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Genitourinary Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Genitourinary Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of South Florida, Department of Urology, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Genitourinary Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Genitourinary Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Genitourinary Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Genitourinary Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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Gershman B, Leibovich BC. Assessing the Evidence for the Surgical Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Venous Tumor Thrombus: Room to Grow. Eur Urol 2016; 70:281-2. [PMID: 26755340 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2015.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nwadei IU, Lorentz A, Patil D, Dimarco MA, Master VA, Osunkoya AO. Renal cell carcinoma with vena caval involvement: a contemporary clinicopathologic analysis of 53 cases. Hum Pathol 2015; 49:83-9. [PMID: 26826414 DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2015.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2015] [Revised: 10/05/2015] [Accepted: 10/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A clinicopathologic analysis of patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and vena caval involvement diagnosed at our institution was performed. Multiple clinicopathologic parameters were examined. Fifty-three cases were identified. Mean patient age was 62 years (range, 40-82 years). The cohort comprised 36 of 53 (68%) men and 17 of 53 (32%) women. Mean primary tumor size was 10.4 cm (range, 3.1-21.0 cm). The breakdown of tumor stage was as follows: 37 of 53 (70%) were pT3b, 14 of 53 (26%) were pT3c, and 2 of 53 (4%) were pT4. Most of the tumors were clear cell RCC (45/53, 84.6%), although other variants were also represented. All cases were Fuhrman nuclear grade 3 (34/53, 64%) or 4 (19/53, 36%). Tumor necrosis was present in 41 of 53 (77%) cases. At the time of the initial tumor resection, 11 of 53 (21%) cases were staged pM1. Of the 42 patients staged as pMX at the time of primary tumor resection, 12 of 42 (29%) later developed metastasis, most commonly to the lungs. Of all 53 cases with these very advanced tumors, only 6 of 53 (11.3%) had positive surgical margins: 4 of 53 (7.5%) had positive vascular resection margins, and 2 of 53 (3.8%) had focally positive perinephric fat margins. The mean 5-year survival in our cohort was 50%. Our findings suggest that a select group of patients with RCC with vena caval involvement may benefit from radical nephrectomy, although some tumors may have positive vascular and/or nonvascular surgical resection margins even in the best surgical hands. Multi-institutional studies are needed to further characterize these advanced tumors from the molecular standpoint.
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- Ifeoma U Nwadei
- Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322
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- Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322; Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, 30322
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- Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322; Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322; Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, 30322; Department of Pathology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, 30033.
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Psutka SP, Leibovich BC. Management of inferior vena cava tumor thrombus in locally advanced renal cell carcinoma. Ther Adv Urol 2015; 7:216-29. [PMID: 26445601 PMCID: PMC4580091 DOI: 10.1177/1756287215576443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma is accompanied by intravascular tumor thrombus in up to 10% of cases, of which nearly one-third of patients also have concurrent metastatic disease. Surgical resection in the form of radical nephrectomy and caval thrombectomy represents the only option to obtain local control of the disease and is associated with durable oncologic control in approximately half of these patients. The objective of this clinical review is to outline the preoperative evaluation for, and operative management of patients with locally advanced renal cell carcinoma with venous tumor thrombi involving the inferior vena cava. Cornerstones of the management of these complex patients include obtaining high-quality imaging to characterize the renal mass and tumor thrombus preoperatively, with further intraoperative real-time evaluation using transesophageal echocardiography, careful surgical planning, and a multidisciplinary approach. Operative management of patients with high-level caval thrombi should be undertaken in high-volume centers by surgical teams with capacity for bypass and invasive intraoperative monitoring. In patients with metastatic disease at presentation, cytoreductive nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy may be safely performed with simultaneous metastasectomy if possible. In the absence of level one evidence, neoadjuvant targeted therapy should continue to be viewed as experimental and should be employed under the auspices of a clinical trial. However, in patients with significant risk factors for postoperative complications and mortality, and especially in those with metastatic disease, consultation with medical oncology and frontline targeted therapy may be considered.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Gonda 7, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Kim K, Seo H, Chin JH, Son HJ, Hwang JH, Kim YK. Preoperative hypoalbuminemia and anemia as predictors of transfusion in radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma: a retrospective study. BMC Anesthesiol 2015. [PMID: 26194797 PMCID: PMC4509698 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-015-0089-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background The only curative therapy for renal cell carcinoma is the complete removal of malignant tissue. Surgical bleeding during radical nephrectomy may require blood transfusion. Blood transfusion, however, is associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality. This study investigated predictive factors of transfusion requirement in patients undergoing radical nephrectomy, as well as the effects of transfusion on postoperative outcomes. Methods This study retrospectively enrolled 526 patients who underwent open radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma between 2010 and 2012. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine independent predictive factors of a requirement for packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion. Postoperative outcomes included an admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and lengths of ICU and hospital stay. Results Of the 526 patients, 93 (17.7 %) required PRBC transfusion, with these patients requiring a mean 5.5 units. Preoperative hypoalbuminemia (serum albumin <3.5 g/dL) was observed in 75 (14.3 %) patients, and preoperative anemia (hemoglobin <12.0 g/dL) in 121 (23.0 %). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that preoperative hypoalbuminemia, preoperative anemia, and a high cancer stage were independent factors significantly associated with PRBC transfusion in open radical nephrectomy. The transfused group had higher incidence of ICU admission and longer lengths of ICU and hospital stay than the non-transfused group. Conclusions Preoperative hypoalbuminemia and anemia are important predictors of PRBC transfusion during radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma. Furthermore, transfusion is associated with poor postoperative outcomes.
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- Kyungmi Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 138-736, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 138-736, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 138-736, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 138-736, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 138-736, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 138-736, South Korea.
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Ganeshan D, Morani A, Ladha H, Bathala T, Kang H, Gupta S, Lalwani N, Kundra V. Staging, surveillance, and evaluation of response to therapy in renal cell carcinoma: role of MDCT. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 39:66-85. [PMID: 24077815 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-013-0037-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Renal cell carcinoma is the most common malignant renal tumor in the adults. Significant advances have been made in the management of localized and advanced renal cell carcinoma. Surgery is the standard of care and accurate pre-operative staging based on imaging is critical in guiding appropriate patient management. Besides staging, imaging plays a key role in the post-operative surveillance and evaluation of response to systemic therapies. Both CT and MR are useful in the staging and follow up of renal cell carcinoma, but CT is more commonly used due to its lower costs and wider availability. In this article, we discuss and illustrate the role of multi-detector CT in pre-operative staging, post-operative surveillance, and evaluation of response to systemic therapy in renal cell carcinoma.
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Nagy Z, Gyurkovics E, Pajor P, Tarjányi M, Szijártó A, Vari SG. New method for treatment of inferior vena cava tumor thrombus – case study. Croat Med J 2015; 56:139-44. [PMID: 25891873 PMCID: PMC4410167 DOI: 10.3325/cmj.2015.56.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Conventional surgical therapy for advanced renal venous tumor thrombi results in high morbidity, so there is a need for less invasive techniques. This report presents the first case of a successful inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombus removal without complications with balloon catheter (BC) via internal jugular vein (IJV), called the venous tumor thrombus pushing with balloon catheter (VTTP BC). Under the control of transesophageal echocardiogram and fluoroscope, a balloon catheter was sleeved on the guide wire, which was already inserted into the right internal jugular vein (IJV) and was driven distally above the IVC tumor thrombus. The balloon was inflated to occlude the IVC for prevention of pulmonary embolization. After the occlusion, the guide wire was driven to the cavotomy and was opened at the ostium of the right renal vein. It was pulled at both ends and stretched to serve as a rail. The balloon was gently pushed toward the cavotomy and the thrombectomy was completed. This is a less invasive method for treatment of venous tumor thrombus level 3 that can reduce surgical time, blood loss, and complication rates compared to the existing surgical methods. Also, it can be performed without thoracotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass, hypothermic circulatory arrest, and liver mobilization.
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- Zoltán Nagy
- Zoltán Nagy, Division Head of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Hospital, 1106 Budapest, Maglódi út 89-91,
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Transoesophageal echocardiography reduces invasiveness of cavoatrial tumour thrombectomy. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2014; 9:479-83. [PMID: 25337178 PMCID: PMC4198655 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2014.44281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2013] [Revised: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The traditional approach to cavoatrial thrombus excision requires median sternotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass with or without hypothermia and circulatory arrest and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We describe a transoesophageal echocardiography guided balloon catheter assisted technique for cavoatrial thrombectomy that avoids thoracotomy, extracorporeal circulation and circulatory arrest as an alternative to traditional methods. A 74-year-old man presented with a right solid renal mass confined to the kidney with thrombus extension through the right renal vein and the inferior vena cava into the right atrium. A right radical nephrectomy with cavoatrial thrombectomy under transoesophageal echocardiography guidance was successfully achieved using a balloon catheter-assisted technique with minimal intra-and postoperative morbidity. Cavoatrial tumour thrombectomy can be successfully performed without cardiopulmonary bypass, hypothermia and circulatory arrest.
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González J, Ciancio G. Caval Thrombus in Conjunction with Renal Tumors: Indication for Surgery and Technical Details. Curr Urol Rep 2014; 15:451. [DOI: 10.1007/s11934-014-0451-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Schenck M, Eder R, Rübben H, Niedworok C, Tschirdewahn S. [Organ and kidney function preservation in renal cell carcinoma]. Urologe A 2014; 53:1329-43. [PMID: 25142788 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-014-3558-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The organ-preserving partial nephrectomy has increasingly established itself in small unilateral renal tumours (<4 cm) with contralateral healthy kidney and counter gained in recent years in importance. There was found a significantly increased cardiovascular mortality rate and deteriorated quality of life, the more intact kidney tissue has been removed. OBJECTIVES In the present study, the influence of pre- and perioperative factors on direct postoperative course was examined, including 5-year survival rate and relapse behaviour after open organ-preserving partial nephrectomy in our own collective. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective study of 1657 patients were collected, who underwent surgery between 2007 and 2013 in the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Essen because of a renal tumour. 38 % of these operations (n = 636) were performed organ-preserving. In this trial there are factors identified that have an impact on need of blood transfusion and length of hospitalization in organ-preserving operation method. RESULTS No independent parameter can be determined for the need of blood transfusion. Tumour size and thus time of resection procedure does not affect the need of erythrocytes administration. In addition, the tumour size influences neither the postoperative serum-haemoglobin nor serum-creatinine. Increased patient age and female gender are identified as non-modifiable factors, which cause a longer hospitalisation. Postoperative pain therapy can be considered as a variable size, which does not affect the length of hospital stay. Modifiable factors that increase the overall length of stay, however, are the type of direct postoperative monitoring (ICU vs. anaesthetic recovery room) and the administration of blood transfusions. CONCLUSIONS There are constant factors, which can be associated with a longer residence time in the framework of an organ-preserving partial nephrectomy. Further there is shown evidence of the independence of the tumour size - in addition to proven good oncological results - of an extension of indication of organ-preserving nephrectomy of tumours > 4 cm.
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45122, Essen, Deutschland,
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Bejarano M, Cameron YL, Koutlas TC, Movahed A. Transthoracic echo: A sensitive tool for detecting cardiac extension of renal cell carcinoma? World J Clin Cases 2014; 2:377-379. [PMID: 25133151 PMCID: PMC4133430 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Revised: 05/22/2014] [Accepted: 06/11/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Renal cell carcinoma is a common urological malignancy with the unique ability to invade the inferior vena cava (IVC) and to extend into the right atrium of the heart. Of those with Renal cell carcinoma only 4%-25% are found to have IVC invasion and of those only 2%-10% extend into the right atrium. If treated surgically, extension of tumor thrombus is not a determinant of survival; therefore it is imperative to determine the presence and extent of tumor thrombus in order to determine surgical approach and tumor resection. To date this has been primarily accomplished by magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. We present a case of 61 years old African American woman in which transthoracic echocardiography provided a more accurate determination/characterization of the presence and degree of tumor thrombus and extension.
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Nagy Z, Pánovics J, Szendrői A, Szász AM, Harsányi L, Romics I. Less invasive treatment option for renal carcinoma with venous tumor thrombus. Croat Med J 2014; 55:265-70. [PMID: 24891285 PMCID: PMC4049206 DOI: 10.3325/cmj.2014.55.265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Aim To retrospectively analyze patients treated by renal tumor and venous tumor thrombus (VTT) removal and to introduce a less stressful and safer surgical method without thoracotomy in Neves level 3 cases. Methods From 2002 to 2011, 33 patients underwent surgery for renal cell cancer combined with tumor thrombus of the inferior vena cava. Preoperative symptoms, tumor-node-metastasis classification of tumors, thrombus extension classified by Neves and Zincke system, types of surgical interventions, complications, postoperative management, and survival results were analyzed. Results Ten patients had level 1, 17 had level 2, and 6 had level 3 thrombi according to Neves and Zincke. In 5 patients with level 3 thrombi, the liver was mobilized without thoracotomy and in 1 patient endoluminal occlusion was utilized. There was no intraoperative mortality. The median survival time of 10 patients who died during follow-up period was 36.6 months (range, 1-116 months). Conclusion Renal cell cancer complicated with tumor thrombus without metastasis can be curable by performing a complete resection. The thrombus level determines the surgical approach and method. Our results confirm that level 3 caval vein tumor thrombus can be safely surgically treated by laparotomy with liver mobilization. Thoracotomy, use of cardiopulmonary bypass, and hypothermic circulatory arrest can be avoided with adequate liver- and vascular surgery methods.
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- Zoltán Nagy
- Zoltán Nagy, Division Head of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Hospital, Building A, Floor I, Maglódi út 89-91, 1106 Budapest, Hungary,
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Kraft C, Schuettfort G, Weil Y, Tirneci V, Kasper A, Haberichter B, Schwonberg J, Schindewolf M, Lindhoff-Last E, Linnemann B. Thrombosis of the inferior vena cava and malignant disease. Thromb Res 2014; 134:668-73. [PMID: 25081831 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2014.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2014] [Revised: 07/07/2014] [Accepted: 07/10/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inferior vena cava thrombosis (IVCT) is a rare event, and studies detailing its underlying aetiologies are scarce. METHODS One hundred and forty-one IVCT patients (57% females, median age 47 years) were analysed with a focus on malignancy-related thrombosis and compared with 141 age- and sex-matched control patients with isolated lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis. RESULTS Malignancies were more prevalent among IVCT patients compared with the control group (39% vs. 7.8%; P<0.001). Malignancy-related IVCT more frequently involved the suprarenal and hepatic segments of the IVC and extended more often to the right atrium than IVCT did in non-cancer patients. Among IVCT patients with malignancies, renal cell carcinoma (38%) and other malignancies of the genitourinary tract (25%) were the most common tumours. Analysis of the underlying pathological mechanisms of malignancy-related thrombosis identified external compression of the IVC by tumour masses in 9 cases (16%), and progression of malignancy into the IVC (so-called "tumour thrombosis") in 24 cases (44%). The remaining 22 cases (40%) were attributed to malignancy-related hypercoagulability and the presence of additional venous thromboembolism risk factors, such as previous surgery, immobilisation, or chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS Malignancies substantially contribute to the risk of thrombosis involving the IVC. Tumour invasion, especially in cases of renal cell cancer and malignancy-related hypercoagulability are major triggering factors for thrombogenesis.
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- Christiane Kraft
- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
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Rendon RA, Kapoor A, Breau R, Leveridge M, Feifer A, Black PC, So A. Surgical management of renal cell carcinoma: Canadian Kidney Cancer Forum Consensus. Can Urol Assoc J 2014; 8:E398-412. [PMID: 25024794 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.1894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
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- Division of Urology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
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- Departments of Urology and Oncology, Queen's University, Kingston, ON
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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The perioperative management of an inferior vena caval tumor thrombus in patients with renal cell carcinoma. Urol Oncol 2013; 31:517-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2011.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2011] [Revised: 03/14/2011] [Accepted: 03/15/2011] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Kaushik D, Linder BJ, Thompson RH, Eisenberg MS, Lohse CM, Cheville JC, Leibovich BC, Boorjian SA. The impact of histology on clinicopathologic outcomes for patients with renal cell carcinoma and venous tumor thrombus: a matched cohort analysis. Urology 2013; 82:136-41. [PMID: 23642851 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.02.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2012] [Revised: 02/05/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of tumor histology on clinicopathologic outcomes for patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and venous tumor thrombus (VTT). METHODS We identified 807 patients with RCC and VTT who underwent nephrectomy at our institution between 1970 and 2008. All pathologic specimens were re-reviewed by a single urologic pathologist. Patients with non-clear cell RCC (non-ccRCC, n = 56) were matched 1:2 to patients with clear cell RCC (ccRCC) VTT based on symptoms at presentation, regional lymph node involvement, distant metastases, tumor thrombus level, nuclear grade, and sarcomatoid differentiation. Survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared with the log-rank test. RESULTS The 56 patients with non-ccRCC VTT included 26 papillary, 11 chromophobe, 5 collecting duct tumors, and 14 RCCs not otherwise specified. Compared to unmatched patients with ccRCC VTT (n = 751), patients with non-ccRCC VTT presented with larger tumor size (P = .02), higher nuclear grade (P = .04), and more frequent sarcomatoid differentiation (P <.001) and lymph node invasion (P <.001). However, when patients with non-ccRCC were matched to patients with ccRCC, no significant differences were noted with regard to 5-year metastases-free survival (41% vs 34%, P = .24) or cancer-specific survival (25% vs 27%, P = .97). CONCLUSION Non-ccRCC VTT is associated with a high rate of adverse pathologic features. Nevertheless, when matched to patients with ccRCC, patients with non-ccRCC VTT did not have increased rate of recurrence or adverse survival. Aggressive surgical resection represents the mainstay of treatment in these cases, whereas continued efforts to optimize a multimodal management approach to such patients remain necessary.
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Kulkarni J, Jadhav Y, Valsangkar RS. IVC Thrombectomy in Renal Cell Carcinoma-Analysis of Out Come Data of 100 Patients and Review of Literature. Indian J Surg Oncol 2012; 3:107-13. [PMID: 23730099 PMCID: PMC3392477 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-011-0114-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2011] [Accepted: 12/06/2011] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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To review our experience of RCC with IVC thrombus in terms of clinical presentation, principles of surgical management in contemporary era, also an impact of clinico-pathological factors on prognosis. Total 100 patients who underwent radical nephrectomy and IVC thrombectomy between 1991-2008 were included in this retrospective analysis. Data was analysed in terms of clinical pathological factors, survivals and compared with contemporary literature. The extent tumour thrombus was infrahepatic in 58 retro hepatic in 28 and suprahepatic in 14 patients including 6 with right atrial thrombus. The immediate postoperative mortality was 2% and incidence of major postoperative non fatal complications was 38%, which were managed conservatively. The overall and disease free 5 year survival was 63% and 55%. Further amongst the histological types, patients with clear cell tumours had the best (DFS- 71.42%), and those with papillary had the poor (DFS- 30.76%) outcome. Grade II tumors had better survivals as compared to grade IV (DFS 75.39% vs 23.52%, p < 0.05). Loco- regional extent wise 74% patients without perinephric fat invasion were free from disease at 5 years as compared to 30% of those who had perinephric fat invasion (p < 0.01). Similarly 5 year DFS was 76.11% in patients with negative nodes as compared to 12% in positive nodes (p < 0.01). In conclusion radical nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy still remains the most effective therapeutic option in management in this clinical setting. Although this is complicated surgery success with multi disciplinary approach excellent survival outcome can be obtained. Further pathological factors, such as loco-regional spread and grade of tumor, rather than clinical factors influence long term survival.
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- Jagdeesh Kulkarni
- Department of Urology, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Urology, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Urology, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra India
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Lawindy SM, Kurian T, Kim T, Mangar D, Armstrong PA, Alsina AE, Sheffield C, Sexton WJ, Spiess PE. Important surgical considerations in the management of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with inferior vena cava (IVC) tumour thrombus. BJU Int 2012; 110:926-39. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2012.11174.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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