Relevance of Positive Surgical Margins in Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma After Surgical Resection: Predictive Factors and Survival Implications

CONCLUSION: PSM is not a primary determinant of inferior survival, while age and tumor stage play a more prominent role. A well-calibrated follow-up protocol for PSM patients, combining PSM with coinciding factors such as tumor stage, grade, size, or PSM extent, is crucial for adequate surveillance while preventing excessive …