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TRIAGING UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY SURGERY
KIDNEY CANCER SURGERY
• T1 (kidney tumors less than 7 cm) can be delayed 3-6
months safely; if surgery beyond 3 months consider
imaging to ensure stability
• T2 (kidney tumors over 7 cm) should not be delayed
beyond 1-3 months
• T3- T4 (kidney tumors into the renal vein, vena cava, or
adjacent organs) should not be delayed beyond 1-2
months