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Partial Nephrectomy After Previous Radio Frequency Ablation: The National Cancer Institute Experience
The Journal of Urology, 10/19/09

Kowalczyk KJ et al. – Partial nephrectomy on kidneys previously treated with radio frequency ablation is a technically challenging but feasible procedure. Residual or metachronous disease after radio frequency ablation may be salvaged with partial nephrectomy with a modest decrease in renal function. A trend toward a higher chance of reoperation and urine leak after partial nephrectomy after radio frequency ablation may be useful information for the planning and discussion of treatment decisions.

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