Utilization and quality outcomes of cT1a, cT1b and cT2a partial nephrectomy: analysis of the national cancer database

To describe the utilization and compare quality outcomes of partial nephrectomy (PN) for cT1a, cT1b and cT2a renal masses using a large national database.We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients from the US National Cancer Database who underwent PN for cT1a/cT1b/T2a renal cell carcinoma between 2004 and 2013. We examined the use of PN over time and assessed quality indicators [positive surgical margin (PSM) and 30-day postoperative...