Abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents the major postoperative long-term complication in patients who undergo radical nephrectomy (RN) for the presence of a renal mass. The development of a mild to severe grade of CKD can dramatically change the lifespan of this category of patients who can experience not only an augmented rate of cardiovascular diseases but also cancer recurrence and oncological therapies based on nephrotoxic agents. Therefore, preventive strategies for … Show more
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