Kidney cancer surgery

About

The PARTIAL study is a research study looking at the long term impact on function of the kidney between two types of surgery for kidney cancer.

The study will compare two different types of surgery:

• Removal of the whole kidney, known as total nephrectomy, or
• Removal of part of the kidney, known as partial nephrectomy.

Which surgery will I have?

You will be randomly allocated to one of the two surgical treatments.

Who can take part?

Eligible patients will be approached by their doctor at their clinic appointment.

More information

For more information please visit the study website.