Is Routine Renal Tumor Biopsy Associated with Lower Rates of Benign Histology following Nephrectomy for Small Renal Masses?

Abstract

Routine renal tumor biopsy reduces surgery for benign tumors and the potential for short-term and long-term morbidity associated with these procedures. This study suggests that routine renal tumor biopsy may be a valuable tool to decrease overtreatment of small renal masses.