Posted on 24th March, 2024 at 11:35:27 PM
An early or small tumor can be removed without removing the kidney, this is called a partial nephrectomy. But it is not feasible in all cases. If the tumor is large and located in the middle of the kidney or along kidney vessels, then partial nephrectomy is not feasible, and the whole kidney along with the tumor has to be removed for a complete cure of the patient.
