Partial and radical nephrectomy in children, adolescents, and young adults: Equivalent readmissions and postoperative complications
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In brief
In brief
Comparative analysis of partial versus radical nephrectomy outcomes in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with malignant renal tumors using national readmissions data from 2010-2014. Study demonstrates equivalent postoperative complication rates and readmission patterns between the two surgical approaches in this population.
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Objectives
To compare and contrast the use of partial nephrectomy (PN) and radical nephrectomy (RN) in pediatric malignant renal tumors using a nationally representative database.
Methods
The 2010–2014 Nationwide Readmissions Database (NRD) was used to obtain PN and RN select postoperative data. ICD-9-CM codes were used to identify children (