Summary article: Update on Wilms tumor
Author / Expert
Jennifer H. Aldrink, Todd E. Heaton, Roshni Dasgupta, Timothy B. Lautz, Marcus M. Malek, Shahab F. Abdessalam, Brent R. Weil, Daniel S. Rhee, Reto Baertschiger, Peter F. Ehrlich, On behalf of the American Pediatric Surgical Association Cancer Committee
Topic overview
Abstract
This article reviews of the current evidence-based treatment standards for children with Wilms tumor. In this article, a summary of recently completed clinical trials by the Children's Oncology Group is provided, the current diagnostic evaluation and surgical standards are discussed, and the surgical impact on current risk stratification for patients with Wilms tumor is highlighted.
Level of evidence
This is a review article of previously published and referenced LEVEL 1 studies, but also includes expert opinion LEVEL V, represented by the American Pediatric Surgical Association Cancer Committee.
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