Does an obese body habitus preclude a minimally invasive partial nephrectomy?
An increase in obesity classification was not associated with adverse outcomes following MIPN. Increasing nephrometry score was the sole variable associated with perioperative complications. The presence of an obese body habitus alone should not preclude offering appropriate patients a MIPN.
CyA alone is not a suitable treatment for asymptomatic IDDM. Earlier identification of subjects with substantial beta-cell secretory capacity and newer nontoxic intervention strategies are required for the prevention of IDDM.