Analysis of the Transperitoneal Approach to Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for the Treatment of Anterior and Posterior Renal Masses.

Journal: Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A

Published Date: Nov 1, 2015

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Few studies have directly assessed the impact of tumor anterior/posterior location during transperitoneal robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (TPRPN). The present study sought to assess perioperative and pathological outcomes associated with TPRPN among patients with anterior versus posterior tumors.

Authors

David J Paulucci

Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital , New York, New York.
Michael J Whalen

Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital , New York, New York.
Ketan K Badani

Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital , New York, New York.

Keywords

Female Humans Incidence Kidney Neoplasms Laparoscopy Length of Stay Male Middle Aged Nephrectomy New York Operative Time Peritoneum Postoperative Complications Robotics Treatment Outcome

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Analysis of the Transperitoneal Approach to Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for the Treatment of Anterior and Posterior Renal Masses.

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