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Surgical aspects and outcomes after nephrectomy for Wilms tumour in sub‐Saharan Africa: A report from Wilms Africa Phase II—CANCaRe Africa

William Appeadu‐Mensah
Lorna Renner
Vivian Paintsil
Abdelhafeez H. Abdelhafeez
Bothwell Mbuwayesango
Kathy Pritchard‐Jones
Barnabas Atwiine
Gersam Abera Mulugeta
Trijn Israëls
Felix Oyania
Francine Kouya
Abiboye Yifieyeh
Elizabeth Molyneux
Inam Chitsike
George Chagaluka
Ngock Georges
Evaristar Kudowa
Mulugeta Ayalew Yimer
Cecilia Mdoka
Andient Dessalegne
Tiya Kaplamula
Seifu Alemu
Eric Borgstein

20247 citationsUniversity of Malawi

Abstract

Survival post nephrectomy is challenged by treatment abandonment, treatment-related mortality and relapse. Large tumours after preoperative chemotherapy were associated with a higher risk of tumour rupture. Earlier diagnosis and access to radiotherapy are expected to improve survival.

Research topics

Renal and related cancers
Renal cell carcinoma treatment
Urological Disorders and Treatments

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1002/pbc.31134

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