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Comparison of 1,800 Laparoscopic and Open Partial Nephrectomies for Single Renal Tumors

The Journal of Urology · 2007 · Vol. 178(1) · pp. 41–46

Inderbir S. Gill✉(Cleveland Clinic)Louis R. Kavoussi(Johns Hopkins Hospital)Brian R. Lane(Cleveland Clinic)Michael L. Blute(Mayo Clinic)Denise C. Babineau(Cleveland Clinic)José R. Colombo(Cleveland Clinic)Igor Frank(Mayo Clinic)Sompol Permpongkosol(Johns Hopkins Hospital)Christopher Weight(Cleveland Clinic)Jihad Kaouk(Johns Hopkins Hospital)Michael W. Kattan(Cleveland Clinic)Andrew C. Novick(Cleveland Clinic)

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Abstract

Early experience with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is promising. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy offered the advantages of less operative time, decreased operative blood loss and a shorter hospital stay. When applied to patients with a single renal tumor 7 cm or less, laparoscopic partial nephrectomy was associated with additional postoperative morbidity compared to open partial nephrectomy. However, equivalent functional and early oncological outcomes were achieved.

Renal cell carcinoma treatment Renal and related cancers Organ Donation and TransplantationMedicineLaparoscopyNephrectomySurgeryGeneral surgeryUrologyKidneyInternal medicine

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansKidney NeoplasmsLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedNephrectomyLaparoscopyRetrospective StudiesMultivariate AnalysisTreatment Outcome