Analysis of Atrophy After Clamped Partial Nephrectomy and Potential Impact of Ischemia

摘要

OBJECTIVE Ischemia is a potential contributor to decline of function after partial nephrectomy (PN), although loss of parenchymal mass related to excision and reconstruction appears to be a more significant factor. However, loss of parenchymal mass could also be due to global effects of ischemia leading to parenchymal atrophy. In this study, we evaluated parenchymal volumes in regions away from the operated site to assess for atrophy.