Oncology
The Complete Spectrum of Infiltrative Renal Masses: Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Implications
To analyze the full spectrum of patients presenting with radiologically-identified infiltrative renal masses (IRMs), including those managed surgically or otherwise, with focus on clinical presentation/prognosis.Tumor Contact Surface Area As a Predictor of Functional Outcomes After Standard Partial Nephrectomy: Utility and Limitations
To evaluate contact surface area (CSA) between the tumor and parenchyma as a predictor of ipsilateral parenchyma and function preserved after partial nephrectomy (PN). Previous studies suggested that CSA is a strong predictor of functional outcomes but the limitations of CSA have not been adequately explored.Excised Parenchymal Mass During Partial Nephrectomy: Functional Implications
To evaluate whether excised parenchymal mass (EPM) during partial nephrectomy (PN) correlates with functional decline and can serve as a surrogate for functional outcomes.Functional Implications of Renal Tumor Enucleation Relative to Standard Partial Nephrectomy
To compare the surgical precision for optimizing nephron-mass preservation of tumor enucleation (TE) vs standard partial nephrectomy (SPN), with primary focus on functional outcomes. TE is presumed to optimize preservation of parenchymal mass and function but this has not yet been rigorously studied and quantified.
