Perioperative Considerations in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

Rev Urol. 2016;18(3):133-142. doi: 10.3909/riu0697.

Abstract

Patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma are complex, with the potential for significant complications, and require extensive pre-, peri-, and postoperative management. This article discusses, in depth, the necessary considerations in the treatment of these patients.

Keywords: Cytoreductive nephrectomy; Metastasis; Perioperative care; Radical nephrectomy; Renal cell carcinoma.