| Summary: | The extent of renal biopsy indication is being widened because of the increasing incidence of
incidental renal masses; the increasing treatment options for renal cell carcinoma, including ablation
therapy and novel targeted treatment; and the increasing incidence of kidney transplantation.
However, percutaneous renal biopsy is technically difficult, particularly for beginners, because
the skin-to-organ distance is relatively longer than those associated with other organs. In
the present review, we will discuss the indications, technical considerations, efficacy, and complications
of renal biopsy. Furthermore, we share practical tips of renal biopsy through many examples
to help radiologists perform renal biopsy safely and effectively in various situations.
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