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01-12-2016 | Urologic Oncology
Comparison of 1800 Robotic and Open Partial Nephrectomies for Renal Tumors
Authors:
Adam Bezinque, BS, Brian R. Lane, MD, PhD
Published in:
Annals of Surgical Oncology
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Issue 13/2016
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Excerpt
Partial nephrectomy (PN) is the reference standard for renal tumors that are amenable to a kidney-sparing approach. With oncologic outcomes superior to thermal ablation and renal functional outcomes superior to radical nephrectomy, the number of situations in which PN is employed is growing.
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2 The outcomes of PN vary greatly with surgeon experience, variations in technique, and tumor complexity. Several techniques have been developed and modified during the past 30 years or more, with contemporary discussions addressing optimization of the oncologic, renal functional, and postoperative outcomes of PN.
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