“…In particular, the optimal management of the IVC after resection is debatable, with some advocating ligation, 14,30 others selective, 12,31,32 and others routine reconstruction. 11,13,16,18 The rationale for the latter is based on the need to resect several venous collaterals for complete tumor removal, as well as the inability to predict which patients will tolerate IVC ligation without subsequent renal insufficiency or significant lower extremity edema. Our study was not designed to address this specific question.…”