In practice, the pathologist is part of a multidisciplinary group of clinicians that manages the patient.

In a patient with a malignant kidney tumour that is amenable to resection, once the tumour is resected, the pathologist will examine the tumour both grossly and microscopically to record the important prognostic factors. These are based on internationally accepted criteria and guidelines.

Here is a glimpse into how the pathologist examines a resected kidney specimen in order to help the multidisciplinary team decide on the next course of management.