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No AccessJournal of UrologyAdult Urology1 Oct 2009Guideline for Management of the Clinical T1 Renal Massis accompanied byIncreased Tissue Factor Expression and Poor Nephroblastoma PrognosisPercutaneous Microwave Ablation or Nephrectomy for VX-2 Carcinoma in Rabbit KidneyTemporary Segmental Renal Artery Occlusion Using Reverse Phase Polymer for Bloodless Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Steven C. Campbell, Andrew C. Novick, Arie Belldegrun, Michael L. Blute, George K. Chow, Ithaar H. Derweesh, Martha M. Faraday, Jihad H. Kaouk, Raymond J. Leveillee, Surena F. Matin, Paul Russo, and Robert G. Uzzo Steven C. CampbellSteven C. Campbell Financial interest and/or other relationship with Pfizer, Sanofi Aventis, Novartis, Aventis Pharmaceuticals. More articles by this author , Andrew C. NovickAndrew C. Novick The Panel dedicates this work to Dr. Andrew Novick, who served as Chair of the Panel until his untimely death in 2008. Dr. Novick was well recognized for his contributions to renal surgery, and kidney cancer in particular. More articles by this author , Arie BelldegrunArie Belldegrun Financial interest and/or other relationship with Galil Medical, Wilex, Bayer, Pfizer, ROEI Medical, Amgen, Agensys, Hana Biosciences, Cougar Biotechnology. More articles by this author , Michael L. BluteMichael L. Blute More articles by this author , George K. ChowGeorge K. Chow More articles by this author , Ithaar H. DerweeshIthaar H. Derweesh More articles by this author , Martha M. FaradayMartha M. Faraday More articles by this author , Jihad H. KaoukJihad H. Kaouk Financial interest and/or other relationship with Endocare, Intuitive Surgical. More articles by this author , Raymond J. LeveilleeRaymond J. Leveillee Financial interest and/or other relationship with Pluromed, LMA Urology-Suisee, Boston Scientific, ACMI, Applied Medial, ValleyLab, Ethicon, Intuitive Surgical. More articles by this author , Surena F. 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