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In metastatic kidney cancer, partial nephrectomy is not common. It may be considered in selected cases, such as:

When the tumour is small and located in an accessible area,
If you only have one functioning kidney, or
If protecting the kidney function is very important.

Your doctor will evaluate whether this surgery fits your case, often as part of a broader treatment plan that includes drug therapy.

Illustration of a partial nephrectomy, a surgical procedure removing part of the kidney — In partial nephrectomy the tumour is removed while keeping as much of the healthy kidney as possible.

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Illustration of a kidney with a JJ stent in place, no stones present, related to kidney cancer — A small tube called a double-J stent is placed from the kidney, through the ureter and into the bladder, to make sure urine can flow properly.

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Illustration showing laparoscopic surgical procedure to treat urinary incontinence — In laparoscopic surgery, the doctor uses small cuts in the abdomen to insert the surgical instruments.

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Sometimes, a surgical robot is used to assist with laparoscopic surgery. Watch this video to see what a robot-assisted partial nephrectomy looks like.

Last updated: February 2025