What's new in robotic partial nephrectomy.

Journal: Archivos espanoles de urologia
Published Date: Apr 1, 2019

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Robot assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is a minimally invasive option for patients with small renal masses undergoing partial nephrectomy. In this review we provide an update on the oncological safety and renal functional outcomes following RAPN. We also discuss the novel techniques and technological advances that have contributed to the outcomes of RAPN.  METHODS: A Medline search using the keywords "partial nephrectomy", "robotic partial nephrectomy", "robot assisted partial nephrectomy", "robot assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy" and "laparoscopic partial nephrectomy" was conducted to identify original articles, review articles, and editorials on RAPN.

Authors

  • Brendan Hermenigildo Dias
    Department of General Surgery, St. John's Medical College, St. John's Mens Hostel, Sarjapura road, Koramangala, Bangalore, India.
  • Alessandro Larcher
    Division of Oncology, Unit of Urology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
  • Paolo Dell'Oglio
    Division of Oncology/Unit of Urology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy; Cancer Prognostics and Health Outcomes Unit, University of Montreal Health Center, Montreal, Canada.
  • Francesco Montorsi
    Unit of Urology/Division of Oncology, Gianfranco Soldera Prostate Cancer Lab, URI, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 58, 20132, Milan, Italy.
  • Fouad El Khoury
    General Surgery and Urology. OLV Hospital. Belgium.
  • Frederiek D'Hondt
    General Surgery and Urology. OLV Hospital. Belgium.
  • Peter Schatteman
    General Surgery and Urology. OLV Hospital. Belgium.
  • Geert De Naeyer
    General Surgery and Urology. OLV Hospital. Belgium.
  • Alexander Mottrie
    General Surgery and Urology. OLV Hospital. Belgium.

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