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Surveillance Versus Surgery for Small Renal Masses

By Jose A. Karam, MD, FACS - Last Updated: January 21, 2025

At the 2025 Urology On The Beach meeting, Jose A. Karam, MD, FACS, from the Department of Urology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains the main points of emphasis when it comes to small renal masses and surveillance versus surgery, as well as the importance of accurate imaging when making these decisions.

He also comments on how best to counsel patients with small renal masses on choosing active surveillance rather than surgery.