Significance of ¹⁸ F‐fluorodeoxyglucose positron‐emission tomography/computed tomography for the postoperative surveillance of advanced renal cell carcinoma

Abstract

For the surveillance of high-risk RCC, FDG PET/CT had results that were as good as conventional methods and were not influenced by the nuclear grades of cancer cells. In addition, it was possible to examine all organ systems in one procedure, and there was no need for contrast agents, that can damage renal function. Therefore, FDG PET/CT might replace conventional methods.