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Is nephron-sparing surgery as safe and effective as radical nephrectomy in patients with locally advanced RCC?

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Margulis V et al. (2007) Oncological efficacy and safety of nephron-sparing surgery for selected patients with locally advanced renal cell carcinoma. BJU Int 100: 1235–1239

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