Laparoscopic Right Radical Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma with Cavatomy for Thrombus Extension in Renal Vein & IVC

Laparoscopic approach for management of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has been increasingly use by many surgeons which can provide a better surgical option T1-T3aN0M0 tumors. Surgical resection in the form radical nephrectomy and caval thrombectomy represents only to obtain local control disease is associated with durable oncologic control. Herein we present case 82 year old male presenting haematuria right flank pain palpable mass lumbar region. CT scan revealed presence upper pole limited within Gerota’s fascia thrombus vein extending IVC. Patient underwent laparoscopic cavatomy extension. Procedure was uneventful patient recovered well.