Bekim Ademi, Luan Jaha, Isa Haxhiu, Xhevdet Çuni, Afrim Tahiri, Jetmir Gashi, Adhurim Koshi, Art Jaha
BACKGROUND: Renal cell carcinomas are the most common form of kidney cancer in adults. In addition to metastasizing in lungs, soft tissues, bones, and the liver, it also spreads locally. In 2-10% of patients, it causes a thrombus in the renal or inferior vena cava vein; in 1% of patients thrombus reaches the right atrium. Surgery is the only curative option, particularly for locally advanced disease. Despite the advancements in laparoscopic, robotic and endovascular techniques, for this group of patients, open surgery continues to be among the best options...
April 23, 2024: Journal of Medical Case Reports