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Demographic Trends in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: Insights from Tertiary Hospital in Surabaya

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common renal malignancy, with distinct clinicopathological features. Despite established global patterns, regional characteristics in Indonesia remain understudied. This study describes ccRCC profiles at a tertiary Indonesian hospital, focusing on demographic trends, tumor characteristics, and staging patterns to enhance local diagnostic and management approaches. Objective: This study aims to describe the characteristics of ccRCC in Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital from 2014-2022. Material and Method: This is a retrospective descriptive study using secondary data including age, sex, tumor size, and pathological grade. Result: There were 50 patients of ccRCC throughout 9 years, most of them were male (70%), and 30% were female. Age group span between 31-80, with 51-60 age group being the most dominant (18%). Tumor sizes were grouped by <7 cm (40%) and >7 cm (60%), with 14 cm being the biggest size. The most common histopathology stage was T2 (42%), followed by T3 (32%), T1 (14%), and T4 (12%). Conclusion: The most common patients of ccRCC in Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya were male patients, aged 51-60, with mostly > 7cm tumor size and in stage T2.

Source: Surabaya Medical Journal

DOI: 10.59747/smjidisurabaya.v3i1.96

Authors: Aditya Sita Sari, Anny Setijo Rahaju, Nila Kurniasari

Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Language: English

Topic: Renal cell carcinoma treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universitas Airlangga