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Panelists discuss how molecular imaging might help with complex renal mass decision-making, potentially identifying aggressive clear cell biology that would warrant radical rather than partial nephrectomy, though anatomical details would still require conventional imaging.

Complex Renal Masses and Molecular Imaging

Main Discussion Topics:

  • Challenges of managing anatomically complex renal masses
  • Potential for molecular imaging to influence nephron-sparing decisions
  • Tumors with aggressive biology may warrant radical nephrectomy, whereas those with indolent biology may be candidates for partial nephrectomy.
  • Limitations in anatomic resolution compared with MRI

Key Points for Physicians:

  • Molecular characteristics may influence decisions regarding partial vs radical nephrectomy.
  • Aggressive biology might favor radical approach, even when partial is technically feasible.
  • Indolent biology might support nephron sparing, even in challenging cases.
  • Molecular imaging should complement rather than replace high-resolution anatomic imaging.

Notable Insights:

Molecular imaging provides biological rather than anatomic information and should be used in conjunction with conventional imaging for optimal decision-making.

Clinical Significance:

Integrating molecular and anatomic imaging could lead to more personalized surgical approaches based on both technical feasibility and biological risk.

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