Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy has become a well-standardized and reproducible, but technically demanding procedure. It is rapidly replacing the traditional open technique in radical nephrectomy with T1-2 tumours. Open operation will mainly be reserved for T3 tumours. Nephron-sparing surgery will play a major role in small (<4 cm) peripheral tumours. Open technique is still the standard for NSS, but with the refined techniques, laparoscopy may be soon coming.
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