Partial Nephrectomy for Small Renal Masses: An Emerging Quality of Care Concern?
- 1 March 2006
- journal article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Journal of Urology
- Vol. 175 (3), 853-858
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(05)00422-2
Abstract
Conclusions Despite more frequent application during the last 2 decades, nationwide use of PN remains relatively uncommon, even for the smallest renal masses. Recognizing the favorable outcomes associated with preservation of renal parenchyma, our findings identify a possible quality of care concern that should be addressed by the urological community.Keywords
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