Comprehensive Assessment of Quality of Life and Psychosocial Adjustment in Patients With Renal Tumors Undergoing Open, Laparoscopic and Nephron Sparing Surgery

We report one of the most comprehensive patient reported prospective quality of life studies in patients with renal cell carcinoma. There were significant differences in quality of life and psychosocial adjustment outcomes during 1 year among patients treated with 1 of 4 commonly accepted surgical renal procedures. These outcomes must be evaluated in the context of tumor characteristics, cancer specific outcomes and renal function. These quality of life issues may be important to consider when choosing surgical procedures for patients with renal tumors.