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Oncology - Kidney

A 62-year-old man presents with a 3.5 cm solid renal mass. He has a normal contralateral kidney. What is the gold standard management?

A. Radical Nephrectomy

B. Partial Nephrectomy

C. Active Surveillance

D. Radiofrequency Ablation

E. Cryotherapy

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Correct Answer

B. Partial Nephrectomy

Detailed Explanation

Answer: B. Partial Nephrectomy

For a T1a renal mass (<4 cm) in a fit patient, partial nephrectomy is the standard of care. It offers equivalent cancer control to radical nephrectomy while preserving renal function (EAU Guidelines).

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