Key result
Radical nephrectomy and caval thrombectomy for RCC with IVC thrombus linked to ~85% 5-year survival.
Why the study?
Total resection of the renal tumor and tumor thrombus is considered the optimal treatment for renal cell carcinoma invading the inferior vena cava.
Observational (n=34)
No
Radical nephrectomy and caval thrombectomy is a safe and effective method for patients with RCC and IVC tumor thrombus, yielding an 85.2% 5-year survival rate.
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Supports surgical resection in selected patients; leaves open need for randomized trials to confirm benefit.
Ürkmez et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus extending to the inferior vena cava (n=34). Radical nephrectomy with tumor thrombectomy was evaluated on Overall 5-year survival rate. Radical nephrectomy and caval thrombectomy for renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus was associated with an overall 5-year survival rate of 85.2%.
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