Laparoscopic nephrectomy for Wilms' tumor: Can we expand on the current SIOP criteria?

SIOP criteria are conservative and safe. Indications can be extended for teams experienced in surgical oncology and laparoscopy after agreement at a multidisciplinary meeting (MDM).Table. Comparison table of open versus laparoscopic nephrectomy.Open nephrectomyLaparoscopic nephrectomyTotal3420SIOP criteria for laparoscopic nephrectomy met011Margins involved51Lymph nodes harvested (mean)4.64.8Recurrences51