There remains a debate on choosing between partial and radical nephrectomy for treating RCC. Several studies have been undertaken to address this question. This article discusses one such study on the impact of the type of surgery on overall survival (OS) in patients with localized RCC. Introduction Partial nephrectomy (PN) has become the gold standard for all patients with renal tumors < 4 cm in size.
It is generally reserved for patients with an anatomically or functionally solitary kidney or for those with a functioning contralateral kidney at risk for future functional impairment. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of partial nephrectomy in renal cell carcinoma. Approach Patient selection 4326 patients were included, who'd had a surgery for localized RCC with no detectable metastasis. Selection of patients for PN was based on tumor size and location as well as on discussions…
