Advancements in Journal of Urology and Nephrology(AJUN)
ISSN: 2689-8616 | DOI: 10.33140/AJUN
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Landry Oriole Mbouche
Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde, Cameroon
Publications
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Research Article
Open Partial Nephrectomy for Localized Renal Tumors in A Resource Limited Setting: Feasibility, Oncologic Outcomes, and Renal Preservation
Author(s): Ngwa-Ebogo Titus Tagang*, Landry Oriole Mbouche, Azemafac Kareen Esewoh, Marie Louise Mankaa, Ashutantang Gloria and Angwafo III, Fobuzshi Fru
Background/Objectives: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) increasingly presents at localized stages, and nephron-sparing surgery is the preferred treatment where feasible. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), however, open radical nephrectomy remains predominant due to limited technology and expertise. This study evaluates the feasibility, functional outcomes, and oncologic efficacy of open partial nephrectomy (OPN) in a resource-limited setting. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 38 patients with localized renal tumors (cT1–T2 N0M0) who underwent OPN at two tertiary hospitals in Cameroon between 2015 and 2024. Sociodemographic, perioperative, pathological, and follow-up data were analyzed. Primary outcomes included trifecta achievement (negative margins, warm ischemia time ≤25 minutes, and absence of ≥Clavien II com.. Read More»