Urologic oncology

The most recent articles from: Urol. Oncol. October 2014

Urologic oncology · Oct 2014

Perioperative complications and oncological safety of robot-assisted (RARC) vs. open radical cystectomy (ORC).

To assess the surgical and oncological outcome of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) compared with open radical cystectomy (ORC). ⋯ RARC provides significant advantages compared with ORC regarding blood loss and postoperative recovery, whereas surgical and oncological outcomes are not different.

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Urologic oncology · Oct 2014

Increased preoperative levels of plasma fibrinogen and D dimer in patients with renal cell carcinoma is associated with poor survival and adverse tumor characteristics.

The relationship between renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and coagulation/fibrinolysis system has been described in several studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of 4 different coagulation/fibrinolysis factors on the prediction of histopathologic and survival prognosis in patients with RCC. ⋯ Increased plasma fibrinogen levels accurately predict poor histopathologic and survival outcomes and may be an effective independent prognostic factor in patients with RCC. Moreover, d dimer may serve as a copredictive factor in conjunction with fibrinogen.

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