Prophylactic heminephrectomy for an asymptomatic, non-functioning moiety in pediatric duplex systems: is cancer prevention justified?
Current evidence does not support routine prophylactic heminephrectomy for asymptomatic, non-functioning moieties in children. A conservative strategy with structured ultrasound surveillance at 6-12-month intervals and predefined surgical triggers is prudent and consistent with the available evidence.
Authors
- Na Long
- Chenghao Zhanghuang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6421-767X)
- Bing Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0216-9454)
Institutions
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Kunming Children's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1722306
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00