A novel multiplex score to predict outcomes of partial nephrectomy for multiple tumors.

Journal: Urologic oncology
Published Date: Apr 8, 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The RENAL nephrometry score (RNS) is widely used to describe renal mass complexity and inform patient counseling for partial nephrectomy (PN). However, in cases with multiple tumors, it is unknown which features drive perioperative outcomes.

Authors

  • Heather J Chalfin
    The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Nitin Yerram
    National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD.
  • Jeunice Owens-Walton
    National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD.
  • Sandeep Gurram
    National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD.
  • Winston Li
    National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD.
  • W Marston Linehan
    Urologic Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.
  • Mark W Ball

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