Nephron sparing surgery is the procedure of choice (when ever feasible) in case of localized cancer of kidney. It provides excellent outcomes as compared to Radical Nephrectomy (complete removal of kidney). Preservation of kidney is especially important keeping in mind that many cases are noted where an individual develops tumor later in life in the contralateral kidney whose one kidney was removed earlier (for cancerous or noncancerous reason). In such a situation, previous partial nephrectomy makes a big difference. Robotic partial nephrectomy has advantage compared to open surgery. It avoids long muscle cutting incision and thus result in lesser pain, faster recovery, shorter hospitalization and earlier return to work.
