Navigating the Complexities of Renal Tumors with Dr. Mark Lloyd

This is approved for 1 hour RACGP CPD - accredited activityto complete - click on registration link after listenningremember to provide RACGP member number and emailregistration linkReady to peel back the layers of the medical universe and step into the world of renal cancer? We've got your ticket right here! Joined by  urological surgeon, Dr Mark Lloyd, we journey into the intricacies of renal cancer. In a riveting discussion with our host Dr Gavin Nimon (Adelaide Orthopaedic Surgeon), Dr Lloyd unveils the subgroups of renal cancer, the genetic marvel of the von Hippel Lindau gene, and  targeted treatment, such as Sunitinib.  Further, we familiarize ourselves with the TNM staging system, a crucial tool in determining the most beneficial treatment method for the patient.As we dissect the treatment landscape for renal carcinoma, we encounter robotic surgery, whose precision goes beyond the grasp of the human hand. We tackle minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic nephrectomy and robotic partial nephrectomy, used widely for treating renal tumors. Weighing in on focal therapy, an alternative route to surgical intervention, we discuss its effectiveness in small renal tumors and the types of tumors suitable for thermal treatments.  So gear up for a roller coaster ride through the world of renal cancer! 🎙️ Proudly Supported By Our SponsorsAussie Med Ed is independent and free — made possible by these amazing Australian organisations. Heidi Health — AI medical scribe built for Australian clinicians. Finish clinic on time and keep your focus on your patients. Visit Heidi HealthHealthShare — Australia's health information and referral platform, connecting GPs, specialists and patients. Visit HealthShareAvant Medical Defence Organisation — Protecting over 80,000 Australian healthcare professionals. Visit AvanteMedici -an Australian-made medical education platform for med students, junior doctors, and IMGs. Visit eMedici.com/MEDEDBetter Medical- GP clinics across QLD, SA, VIC and TAS – offering you the freedom to practise your way, backed by a strong support network. Visit BetterMedicalThanking the organisations that make Aussie Med Ed possible. Visit our full Sponsors page