Comparison of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation and open partial nephrectomy for the treatment of size- and location-matched renal masses

• Published in: International journal of hyperthermia Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 227 - 234
• Main Authors: Sung, Hyun Hwan, Park, Byung Kwan, Kim, Chan Kyo, Choi, Han Yong, Lee, Hyun Moo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa UK, Ltd 01.05.2012; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Carcinoma, Renal Cell - pathology; Carcinoma, Renal Cell - surgery; Catheter Ablation - methods; Disease-Free Survival; Female; Glomerular Filtration Rate; Humans; Kidney - physiology; Kidney Neoplasms - pathology; Kidney Neoplasms - surgery; Male; Middle Aged; Nephrectomy - methods; Partial nephrectomy; radiofrequency ablation; renal cell carcinoma; renal function; Treatment Outcome

Purpose: To compare percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and open partial nephrectomy (OPN) for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with respect to renal function and mid-term oncological outcome. Materials and methods: From January 2006 to December 2008, 40 (RFA group) and 110 (OPN gr...