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Ithaar Derweesh

Researcher at University of California, San Diego

Publications -  384
Citations -  10873

Ithaar Derweesh is an academic researcher from University of California, San Diego. The author has contributed to research in topics: Nephrectomy & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 38, co-authored 273 publications receiving 8647 citations. Previous affiliations of Ithaar Derweesh include University of California, Irvine & UC San Diego Health System.

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Renal Mass and Localized Renal Cancer: AUA Guideline

TL;DR: Several factors should be considered during counseling/management of patients with clinically localized renal masses, including general health/comorbidities, oncologic potential of the mass, pertinent functional issues and relative efficacy/potential morbidities of various management strategies.
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Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines

TL;DR: The major changes to the 2012 and 2011 NCCN Guidelines for Soft Tissue Sarcoma pertain to the management of patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors and desmoid tumors.
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Partial Nephrectomy Versus Radical Nephrectomy for Clinical T1b and T2 Renal Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies.

TL;DR: PN is a viable treatment option for larger renal tumors, as it offers acceptable surgical morbidity, equivalent cancer control, and better preservation of renal function, with potential for better long-term survival.