HISTOPATHOLOGY OF HUMAN RENAL TUMORS AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC RENAL CRYOSURGERY

The longer term tumoricidal effects of laparoscopic renal cryosurgery in human renal tissue have been demonstrated. However, careful patient selection with lesions less than 3.0 cm and vigilant monitoring of the iceball under strict radiographic guidance are imperative to ensure successful oncological outcomes.