Despite this selection bias, that is likely to favor the PN group in oncological outcomes, multivariate adjusted survival analysis showed a trend toward an increased risk of recurrence in the PN versus RN group (HR = 1.78, 95% CI: 0.74–4.3), but this was not statistically significant ( P = 0.19).
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Comparative analysis of partial versus radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma: Is oncologic safety compromised during nephron sparing in higher stage disease?
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