Laparoscopic nephrectomy for renal cell cancer: evaluation of efficacy and safety: a multicenter experience

Abstract

The laparoscopic surgical management of localized renal cell carcinoma is feasible. Short-term results indicate that laparoscopic radical nephrectomy is not associated with an increased risk of port site or retroperitoneal recurrence. Longer follow-up is necessary to compare long-term survival and disease-free rates with those of open surgery.