Surgical Techniques
What is the most common surgical approach for localized renal cell carcinoma?
Partial nephrectomy.
Which lifestyle factor is most commonly associated with an increased risk of RCC?
Answer: Smoking.
Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the entire kidney?
Answer: Radical nephrectomy.
Which genetic condition increases the risk of RCC?
Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease
Which surgical approach is minimally invasive and uses small incisions?
: Laparoscopic surgery.
Which underlying medical condition is linked to a higher risk of RCC, especially in patients on dialysis?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD).
In cases of advanced RCC with renal vein involvement, what surgical procedure is often necessary?
Radical nephrectomy with vein thrombectomy.
A family history of which cancer increases the risk of RCC?
Kidney cancer (RCC).
Which type of nephrectomy is preferred for patients with a solitary kidney or bilateral RCC?
Partial nephrectomy.
Which hypertension drug class has been linked to an increased risk of RCC in long-term use?
Diuretics.