Comparison of Single-docking Robotic-assisted and Traditional Laparoscopy for Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection During Nephroureterectomy With Bladder Cuff Excision for Upper-tract Urothelial Carcinoma.

Journal: Urology
PMID: 26494291

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To compare the results of traditional laparoscopy and a simple, single-docking robotic approach for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND), nephroureterectomy, and bladder cuff excision.

Authors

  • Jonathan J Melquist
    Department of Urology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
  • Grant Redrow
    Department of Urology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
  • Scott Delacroix
    Department of Urology, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA.
  • Andrew Park
    Department of Urology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
  • Eliney E Faria
    Department of Urology, Barretos Cancer Hospital, Barretos, Brazil.
  • Jose A Karam
    Department of Urology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
  • Surena F Matin
    Department of Urology, Division of Surgery University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston TX USA.

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