This article discusses the main approaches to performing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. For the method using warm ischemia, the main studies related to the time of warm ischemia and its effect on renal function have been analyzed. The basic techniques for operations united by the general name zero ischemia kidney resection are also considered. The main positive and negative aspects of induced hypotension are described. The article presents the authors’ own experience in performing normotonic laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.