Megha Nayyar BA, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Bhushan Desai MBBS, MS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Vinay Anant Duddalwar MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Research Grant, General Electric Company

The objective is to systematically summarize the current literature in the field of active surveillance for small renal masses (SRMs), with focus on the role of imaging (contrast enhanced CT, MRI and Ultrasound) in the primary decision making, subsequent follow-up during active surveillance and future research needs. 1. Summary data generated from this systematic literature review will answer questions related to patient selection and imaging approach and guide us in the design of a larger prospective clinical imaging trial for active surveillance of SRMs. 2. Highlight the limitations of current approach as well as recommendations for creating a cost-effective model for active surveillance of SRMs thus guiding clinical-decision making process.

I. Commentary on pre-existing literature reviews and meta-analyses  II. American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines regarding active surveillance of SRMs III. Evidence Acquisition: Article selection workflow, data extraction procedure and decision tree IV. Evidence Synthesis: Summarize all the included studies in a narrative form, as well as in summary tables that condense the important features of the study populations, design, imaging modality, and outcomes. V. Meta-analyses results: using random effects model.

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Nayyar, M, Desai, B, Duddalwar, V, Role of Imaging in Active Surveillance of Small Renal Masses: A Systematic Review of the Literature.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016287.html