Partial Nephrectomy Versus Radical Nephrectomy in Patients With Small Renal Tumors—Is There a Difference in Mortality and Cardiovascular Outcomes?

Radical nephrectomy, which is currently the most common treatment for small renal tumors, may be associated with significant, adverse treatment effects compared with partial nephrectomy. Partial nephrectomy should be considered in most patients with small renal tumors.