Short- and Long-Term Renal Function After Partial Nephrectomy: Comparison of Solitary and Multifocal Renal Masses

Abstract

Study Need and Importance: AUA guidelines recommend a nephron-sparing approach in patients with hereditary renal cell carcinoma who present with multifocal renal masses. This approach seeks to preserve renal function in the setting of potentially multiple surgeries throughout one's lifetime. However, the paucity of data assessing long-term renal outcomes in this surgical approach can be detrimental to patient counseling and management strategies.