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The Role of Focal Therapy and Active Surveillance for Small Renal Mass Therapy

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Small and low-grade renal cell carcinomas have little potential for metastasis and disease-related mortality. As a consequence, the main problem remains the use of appropriately tailored treatment for each individual… Click to show full abstract

Small and low-grade renal cell carcinomas have little potential for metastasis and disease-related mortality. As a consequence, the main problem remains the use of appropriately tailored treatment for each individual patient. Surgery still remains the gold standard, but many clinicians are questioning this approach and present the advantages of focal therapy. The choice of treatment regimen remains a matter of debate. This article summarizes the current treatment options in the management of small renal masses.

Keywords: role focal; active surveillance; small renal; focal therapy; therapy; therapy active

Journal Title: Biomedicines
Year Published: 2022

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