Topic: Current Management of Small Renal Masses: Is There an Optimal Choice? - Series II
Guest Editor(s)
Special Issue Introduction
Following the success of our previous series, managing small renal masses (SRMs) presents a unique clinical challenge due to the diverse nature of these lesions and the variety of available treatment options. This Special Issue aims to comprehensively explore the current strategies for managing SRMs, highlighting the latest advancements, techniques, and ongoing debates in the field.
SRMs, typically defined as renal tumors less than 4 cm in diameter, are increasingly detected incidentally due to the widespread use of imaging modalities. While many SRMs are benign or indolent, a significant proportion are malignant, necessitating careful evaluation and management. The evolving landscape of minimally invasive surgery has introduced several novel approaches for treating SRMs, each offering distinct benefits and considerations.
Topics covered in this issue include but are not limited to:
1. Active Surveillance: Criteria for patient selection, monitoring protocols, and outcomes for SRMs managed with active surveillance.
2. Percutaneous Ablation Techniques: Advances in radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and microwave ablation, and their efficacy in treating SRMs.
3. Laparoscopic and Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Techniques, outcomes, and comparisons between laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches.
4. Minimally Invasive Radical Nephrectomy: Indications, techniques, and outcomes for when radical nephrectomy is warranted.
5. Imaging and Biopsy: The role of advanced imaging and biopsy in the diagnosis and management of SRMs.
6. Patient-Centered Approaches: Strategies for personalized treatment plans that consider patient preferences, comorbidities, and overall health.
7. Long-term Outcomes and Quality of Life: Evaluations of long-term outcomes and the impact of different management strategies on patients' quality of life.
8. Comparative Effectiveness Research: Comparative studies of different management options to determine the most effective and safe approaches for SRMs.
9. Technological Innovations: Emerging technologies and their potential impact on the future management of SRMs.
We hope that this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for urologists, oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in managing SRMs. By presenting the latest research and clinical insights, we aim to enhance decision-making processes, improve patient outcomes, and foster ongoing innovation in the field of minimally invasive urologic surgery.
SRMs, typically defined as renal tumors less than 4 cm in diameter, are increasingly detected incidentally due to the widespread use of imaging modalities. While many SRMs are benign or indolent, a significant proportion are malignant, necessitating careful evaluation and management. The evolving landscape of minimally invasive surgery has introduced several novel approaches for treating SRMs, each offering distinct benefits and considerations.
Topics covered in this issue include but are not limited to:
1. Active Surveillance: Criteria for patient selection, monitoring protocols, and outcomes for SRMs managed with active surveillance.
2. Percutaneous Ablation Techniques: Advances in radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and microwave ablation, and their efficacy in treating SRMs.
3. Laparoscopic and Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Techniques, outcomes, and comparisons between laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches.
4. Minimally Invasive Radical Nephrectomy: Indications, techniques, and outcomes for when radical nephrectomy is warranted.
5. Imaging and Biopsy: The role of advanced imaging and biopsy in the diagnosis and management of SRMs.
6. Patient-Centered Approaches: Strategies for personalized treatment plans that consider patient preferences, comorbidities, and overall health.
7. Long-term Outcomes and Quality of Life: Evaluations of long-term outcomes and the impact of different management strategies on patients' quality of life.
8. Comparative Effectiveness Research: Comparative studies of different management options to determine the most effective and safe approaches for SRMs.
9. Technological Innovations: Emerging technologies and their potential impact on the future management of SRMs.
We hope that this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for urologists, oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in managing SRMs. By presenting the latest research and clinical insights, we aim to enhance decision-making processes, improve patient outcomes, and foster ongoing innovation in the field of minimally invasive urologic surgery.
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025
Submission Information
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Submission Deadline: 15 Jan 2025
Contacts: Mary Ma, Assistant Editor, mary@misjournal.net
