The size of the tumor-free margin in partial nephrectomy does not affect the risk of local tumor recurrence. 2 Any surgical tumor-free margin is generally agreed to be sufficient as long as it is ...

As an attempt is made to preserve as much functional parenchyma as possible, a bilateral partial nephrectomy is indicated when feasible, usually starting with the less-involved side. When a ...

Warm ischemia during partial nephrectomy is associated with an increased risk of renal failure and chronic kidney disease, report R. Houston Thompson and colleagues in two papers published in ...