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| Year : 2009 | Volume
: 14
| Issue : 2 | Page : 50-54 |
Anatomical basis for Wilms tumor surgery
RB Trobs
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Catholic Foundation Marien Hospital, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
Correspondence Address:
R B Trobs
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Catholic Foundation Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, D-44627 Herne, Widumer Str. 8
Germany
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DOI: 10.4103/0971-9261.55151
Wilms tumor surgery requires meticulous planning and sophisticated surgical technique. Detailed anatomical knowledge can facilitate the uneventful performance of tumor nephrectomy and cannot be replaced by advanced and sophisticated imaging techniques. We can define two main goals for surgery: (1) exact staging as well as (2) safe and complete resection of tumor without spillage. This review aims to review the anatomical basis for Wilms tumor surgery. It focuses on the surgical anatomy of retroperitoneal space, aorta, vena cava and their large branches with lymphatics. Types and management of vascular injuries are discussed.
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