This Viewpoint documents developments in the treatment of small renal masses, focusing on the current status of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. The authors argue that, with careful patient selection, meticulous technique and considerable laparoscopic experience, laparoscopic partial nephrectomy can be performed reproducibly and reliably with equivalent oncologic and renal functional outcomes to open surgery.
- Monish Aron
- Georges-Pascal Haber
- Inderbir S Gill