Unplanned Conversion From Partial to Radical Nephrectomy: An Analysis of Incidence, Etiology, and Risk Factors.
Matvey TsivianStephen B WilliamsVignesh T PackiamChristine M LohseStephen A BoorjianTheodora A PotretzkeGeorge K ChowBradley C LeibovichVidit SharmaR Houston ThompsonPublished in: The Journal of urology (2022)
Rates of conversion from partial to radical nephrectomy in our experience were low and decreased over time. Preoperative characteristics such as hilar, posterior, and middle locations were significantly associated with conversions after controlling for tumor size, and offer guidance for operative planning and patient counseling.