What is Kidney Cancer Surgery?
Kidney cancer surgery is the primary treatment method for removing cancerous tumors from the kidney.
Depending on the size, location, and stage of the tumor, the surgeon may remove only the cancerous part of the kidney (Partial Nephrectomy) or the entire kidney (Radical Nephrectomy).
This surgery aims to eliminate cancer, preserve kidney function, and prevent the spread of the disease.
Why is Kidney Cancer Surgery Needed?
Surgery may be necessary for:
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Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) – the most common type of kidney cancer
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Tumors larger than 3–4 cm
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Masses that continue to grow or show suspicious characteristics
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Symptomatic tumors causing pain, blood in urine, or high blood pressure
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Localized cancer without metastasis
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Complex cystic kidney lesions (Bosniak III–IV)
For many patients, nephrectomy provides curative treatment, especially when cancer is detected early.
