Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	16851
Country	United States

Received	2015-01-31 09:05
Peer-Review Started	2015-02-05 08:40
To Make the First Decision	2015-04-27 15:32
Return for Revision	2015-04-30 09:23
Revised	2015-07-03 02:47
Second Decision	2015-07-24 11:34
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2015-08-03 15:44
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Category	Urology & Nephrology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Significant methodologic variations in calculating renal function changes following kidney tumor surgery: A quality reporting issue?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ruth D Blum and Jay D Raman
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Jay D Raman, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Urology, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, c4830F, Hershey, PA 17033, United States. jraman@hmc.psu.edu
Key Words	Radical nephrectomy; Partial nephrectomy; Nephroureterectomy; Glomerular filtration rate; Chronic kidney disease
Core Tip	Accurate assessment of renal function changes following kidney tumor surgery is essential for quantifying the degree of decline attributable to an index procedure. Current studies, however, demonstrate significant heterogeneity in the timing and calculated formulas used for determining kidney function changes. These variations in methodology significantly confound interpretations regarding the impact of surgical technique on global renal function. Standardization of the reporting process is essential to more accurately characterize and potentially modify aspects of surgical care that can benefit from improvement.
Publish Date	2015-10-13 10:26
Citation	Blum RD, Raman JD. Significant methodologic variations in calculating renal function changes following kidney tumor surgery: A quality reporting issue? World J Clin Oncol 2015; 6(5): 89-91
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v6/i5/89.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v6.i5.89

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