Synthesis a Publication of UC Davis Cancer Center

Finding better ways to treat kidney cancer
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Radical laparoscopic nephrectomy is best suited for patients with early to midstage kidney cancer that has not spread. But the advantages to the patient are comparable to those for other minimally invasive surgeries: less pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.

"We can reduce morbidities and complications from surgery without compromising cancer treatment,"' says Das.

After his surgery, Brassesco was home in three days. "I had no pain, and I was able to do everything I wanted, although I had to be careful," he says. "Within a few weeks I was completely back to my regular routine."

With a bit of luck, he'll be at this routine for awhile.