[Partial nephrectomy in renal cancer: a new standard?].

Rev Med Suisse

Service d'urologie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.

Published: December 2008

Rising renal cell carcinoma incidence is in relationship with early diagnosis during radiological exams. Radical nephrectomy was the gold standard treatment for 30 years. Partial nephrectomy is nowadays a validated therapeutic option for renal cell carcinoma up to 7 cm with comparable oncological results associated with better life quality and survival. Partial nephrectomy is tricky and laparoscopic approach remains reserved for expert centers.

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