Retroperitoneal drop metastases following robotic partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma.

Authors

Kareem Elgendi
David Nelwan
Richard Barry Sirard, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Shayan Falasiri
Trushar Patel

Publication/Presentation Date

9-1-2023

Abstract

Rare retroperitoneal recurrence of clear cell renal cell carcinoma highlights the risk of tumor violation during surgery. A 61-year-old female with recurrent RCC in the retroperitoneum is presented six years after partial nephrectomy. Initial surveillance CT revealed a renal cyst and subsequent imaging confirmed clear cell RCC. Multiple small lesions indicated retroperitoneal recurrence. Surgical excision confirmed metastatic clear cell RCC. The proximity of the recurrence to the lower pole of the primary tumor suggests tumor violation as the cause. Respecting tumor boundaries during surgery is crucial to prevent metastasis and improve patient survival.

Volume

50

First Page

102478

Last Page

102478

ISSN

2214-4420

Published In/Presented At

Elgendi, K., Nelwan, D., Sirard, R. B., 3rd, Falasiri, S., & Patel, T. (2023). Retroperitoneal drop metastases following robotic partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma. Urology case reports, 50, 102478. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102478

Disciplines

Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

37455780

Department(s)

USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students

Document Type

Article