Operative Outcomes of Upper Pole Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Comparison of Lower Pole Laparoscopic and Upper Pole Open Partial Nephrectomy

LPN for upper pole renal tumors is technically feasible and may have comparable outcomes to LPN for lower pole tumors. However, performing open nephron-sparing surgery is still the standard of care because it may offer fewer complications and reduce the risk of ischemic damage to the kidney.