[Robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: functional and oncological outcomes].

Journal: Der Urologe. Ausg. A
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: In recent years, small renal masses (SRM) have been increasingly detected as an incidental finding of radiological or ultrasound studies for other indications. Organ-sparing renal tumor resection as open partial nephrectomy (OPN) is the international standard for renal tumors <7 cm.

Authors

  • F C Roos
  • C Thomas
    Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland, christian.thomas@unimedizin-mainz.de.
  • A Neisius
  • S Nestler
  • J W Thüroff
  • C Hampel