Comparison of hilar clamping and non‐hilar clamping partial nephrectomy for tumours involving a solitary kidney

Abstract

• Partial nephrectomy without hilar clamping in solitary kidneys provides similar cancer control compared to partial nephrectomy with hilar clamping. • Partial nephrectomy without clamping was associated with superior preservation of Late GFR. • No difference was detected in GFR early after surgery, possibly indicating that there may be ongoing renal loss after hilar clamping.