Predominantly during the past century. This review paper addresses the most relevant issues in the historic evolution of renal surgery and establishes the criteria that guide the current situation in the most prevalent and relevant renal conditions (neoplasia, lithiasis, infections and transplantation). Eventually, the attitudes which in the author's opinion will guide the future of renal surgery are established.

Actas urologicas españolas

Kidney Diseases - surgery; Urologic Surgical Procedures - methods; Humans; Index Medicus

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