Mohamad E. Allaf, MD, presented “Management of Small Renal Tumors: A Guidelines Based Approach” during the 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on January 31, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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How to cite: Allaf, Mohamad E. “Management of Small Renal Tumors: A Guidelines Based Approach.” January 31, 2024. Accessed Nov 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/management-of-small-renal-tumors-a-guidelines-based-approach/
Management of Small Renal Tumors: A Guidelines Based Approach – Summary
Mohammed E. Allaf, MD, presents a comprehensive overview of managing small renal tumors, focusing on a guidelines-based approach that integrates the latest evidence and expert consensus in the evolving landscape of renal tumor management.
In this 20-minute presentation, Dr. Allaf outlines the current guidelines for evaluating small renal masses. He highlights the critical factors influencing management choices, including gender, tumor size, location, patient comorbidities, age, and family history.
In discussing treatment options, Dr. Allaf examines active surveillance, radical or partial nephrectomy, and ablative therapies and the indications for each approach. He also touches on future directions in treatment and imaging while emphasizing the benefits of the current guidelines.
About The 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 43rd iteration of the meeting took place from January 31st to February 2nd, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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