Value of Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Cortical Tumors of cT2 or Greater Stage: A Risk-benefit Analysis of Renal Function Preservation Versus Increased Postoperative Morbidity (European Urology Oncology)
We compared the risks and benefits of radical and partial nephrectomy in patients with renal cell carcinoma. We found that the preservation of renal function outweighs the risk of complications for patients who undergo partial nephrectomy.