Is SBRT feasible to a renal cell carcinoma at the renal hilum?

Topics: Radiation Oncology • Genitourinary Cancers

Is there data that hilar location is a contraindication? Any increased risk of ureteral stricture or other unforeseen issues? What dose/fractionation is appropriate?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

SBRT can be safely delivered to the renal hilum and collecting system. This has been published. This is important because thermal ablation is contraindicated if the tumor is near and involves the hilum. There is also experience of using SBRT to the the ureter.

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Radiation Oncologist at Radiation Oncology of Atlanta
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