Renal cell carcinoma: a series review
McDevitt, W.J.; Bertin, A.P.; Lanesky, J.R.; Roth, S.J.; Wadle, R.W.
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association 82(8): 554-557
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0098-6151 PMID: 6853235 Document Number: 204218
Results of experience with renal adenocarcinoma in 93 patients operated on between 1973-1982 are reviewed. Simple nephrectomies for palliation were performed in 4 patients and the remainder underwent radical nephrectomy. The operative mortality was 4%. The overall survival time was 2.3 yr. The 5 yr survival was as follows: for patients with pathologic stage 1 disease, 62% for stage 2 disease, 43%; for stage 3 disease, 43%; and stage 4 disease, 0%. Review of the literature indicates the contribution of radical nephrectomy with early ligation of the renal artery and vein and regional lymphadenectomy.