It's a tumor that initially causes few symptoms; the kidney is surrounded by a layer of fat that allows it to grow without causing any problems. Nowadays, it's detected during routine imaging studies (ultrasound, CT scan, MRI).
Kidney cancer It forms from the membrane lining the tiny tubes inside the kidneys. It is the third most common urological tumor and accounts for 3% of all tumors in the body. It most frequently occurs between the ages of 50 and 60, although it can happen at any age. It is more common in men than in women.
Risk factors include smoking, some genetic conditions, and the abuse of certain painkillers for prolonged periods.
What are the symptoms of kidney cancer?
Often, kidney cancer does not produce symptomsimply a little blood in the urine, a lump in the abdomen, unexplained weight loss, pain in the side, or loss of appetite.
What diagnostic tests are recommended?
Today, its diagnosis has been facilitated by the enormous dissemination of the ultrasound routines and the TAC (Computed Axial Tomography).
What are the recommended treatments?
Treatment depends on the patient's age, general health, and the stage of the cancer. If the cancer is localized, the most common treatment is surgery. laparoscopic surgery, which may be partial (partial nephrectomy or removal of the tumor while preserving the kidney) or total nephrectomy (removal of the entire kidney). We rarely resort to the open surgeryprimarily in large tumors. Some small kidney tumors can also be treated with cryosurgery. Other times, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or biological therapy are necessary. Biological therapy stimulates your body's own ability to fight cancer. Kidney cancer treatment is one of the most active fields in urology, and there are continuous advances in the management of these tumors.
At ICUA we offer a Extensive experience in laparoscopic renal surgery and cryosurgery of renal tumors.
