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Radical Nephrectomy for pT1a Renal Masses May be Associated With Decreased Overall Survival Compared With Partial Nephrectomy

The Journal of Urology · 2008 · Vol. 179(2) · pp. 468–473
R. Houston ThompsonStephen A. BoorjianChristine M. LohseBradley C. LeibovichEugene D. KwonJohn C. ChevilleMichael L. Blute

Abstract

Our results suggest that, compared with partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy is associated with decreased overall survival in younger patients with small renal masses.

Renal cell carcinoma treatmentRenal and related cancersBladder and Urothelial Cancer TreatmentsNephrectomyMedicineRenal functionProportional hazards modelSurgeryKidneyUrologyCreatinineInternal medicine

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AdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma, Renal CellFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKidney NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNephrectomyRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSurvival Rate
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