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A Scoping Review Of Microwave Ablation Versus Partial Nephrectomy For Treatment Of Renal Cell Carcinoma, Benjamin Odumah
A Scoping Review Of Microwave Ablation Versus Partial Nephrectomy For Treatment Of Renal Cell Carcinoma, Benjamin Odumah
Master of Science in Applied Health Economics and Outcomes Research Capstone Presentations
Renal cell carcinomas (RCC) make up 80 to 85% of primary renal neoplasms. Over 90% are low grade and slow growing with low probability of metastasis. Advantages of percutaneous techniques including microwave ablation (MWA) over surgical approach such as partial nephrectomy (PN), including cost effectiveness, minimally invasive, better renal preservation rates, lower procedure-related morbidity, and reduced hospitalization time make the case compelling. The major limitations for MWA are lack of prospective RCT or long-term follow-up data. The objective of this capstone was to conduct a scoping review on MWA versus PN regarding oncologic, perioperative, and functional outcomes in the treatment …