Abstract
Renal biopsy is an essential tool that is underutilized in the management of T1a small renal masses. Image-guided biopsy has the potential to establish a diagnosis, assess severity, and determine prognosis for patients with a renal mass that would otherwise be subjected to surgical intervention. Ultrasound technology is familiar to urologists, as it is widely applied to prostate biopsy. In a select group of patients, office-based ultrasound-guided renal mass biopsy has shown to be a safe and cost-effective alternative to hospital-based procedures. In this chapter, we will discuss patient selection, biopsy technique, complications, and outcomes of percutaneous office-based renal biopsy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Renal Mass Biopsy |
Subtitle of host publication | Indications, Risks, Technical Aspects and Future Trends |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 103-115 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030360368 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030360351 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Keywords
- Facilitated ultrasound targeting
- Office procedures
- Renal biopsy
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine