Clinical analysis of nephron-sparing surgery in treatment of 19 cases with incidental renal cell carcinoma

Objective:To observe the clinical effects of nephron-sparing surgery on incidental renal cell carcinoma(RCC).Methods:The data of 19 incidental RCC patients underwent nephron-sparing surgery were retrospectively analyzed.Renal artery of all cases were blocked at lower temperatures.The CT and ultrasound of abdomen,urinalysis and kidney functions were examined per 3 months.Results:The operation of 19 cases were successfully completed and 1 case with secondary bleeding and 1 case with urinary fistulas were found at postoperative.All patients were followed up for 6 to 24 months,no case with local recurrence or distant metastasis was detected.Conclusions:Nephron-sparing surgery is safe and effective way for treatment of incidental RCC patients.