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Robotic Kidney Cancer Treatment

Robotic Kidney Cancer Treatment

The Emory Department of Urology is leading the way in the treatment of kidney cancers, treating the smallest to the most advanced tumors. Our physicians provide expertise in focally treating kidney tumors while sparing the healthy portion of the kidney. Avoiding the removal of the entire kidney lessens the chance of kidney failure and other complications after surgery. This treatment for kidney cancer, in which only the tumorous portion of the kidney is removed, is also known as a The Emory Department of Urology is leading the way in the treatment of kidney cancers, treating the smallest to the most advanced tumors.

 

Our physicians provide expertise in focally treating kidney tumors while sparing the healthy portion of the kidney. Avoiding the removal of the entire kidney lessens the chance of kidney failure and other complications after surgery. This treatment for kidney cancer, in which only the tumorous portion of the kidney is removed, is also known as a robotic partial nephrectomy.

Why Emory?

Emory is a leader in transplantation research and translating that research to the bedside. Emory has built one of the foremost transplantation immunology programs in the world. With the combined expertise of our multidisciplinary group of specialists, our program provides patients with the best care, treatment, follow-up and outcomes available.