Is off-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy beneficial for renal function? Data from the CLOCK trial.

Journal: BJU international
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To compare the functional outcomes of on- vs off-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) within a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Authors

  • Alessandro Antonelli
    Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Luca Cindolo
    University of Chieti, Urology Unit D'Annunzio Hospital, Chieti, Italy.
  • Marco Sandri
    University of Brescia, Data Methods and Systems Statistical Laboratory, Brescia, Italy.
  • Alessandro Veccia
    Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Filippo Annino
    San Donato Hospital , Arezzo , Italy.
  • Francesco Bertagna
    Nuclear Medicine Unit ASST Spedali Civili Hospital, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
  • Marco Carini
  • Antonio Celia
    San Bassiano Hospital , Bassano Del Grappa , Italy.
  • Carlo D'Orta
    The Urology Units of D'Annunzio Hospital, University of Chieti , Chieti , Italy.
  • Bernardino De Concilio
    San Bassiano Hospital , Bassano Del Grappa , Italy.
  • Maria Furlan
    Urology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Hospital, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Science, and Public Health, University of Brescia , Italy.
  • Valentina Giommoni
    San Donato Hospital , Arezzo , Italy.
  • Manuela Ingrosso
    The Urology Units of D'Annunzio Hospital, University of Chieti , Chieti , Italy.
  • Andrea Mari
  • Roberto Nucciotti
    Misericordia Hospital , Grosseto , Italy.
  • Catia Olianti
    Nuclear Medicine Unit Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
  • Angelo Porreca
    San Bassiano Hospital , Bassano Del Grappa , Italy.
  • Giulia Primiceri
    The Urology Units of D'Annunzio Hospital, University of Chieti , Chieti , Italy.
  • Luigi Schips
    The Urology Units of D'Annunzio Hospital, University of Chieti , Chieti , Italy.
  • Francesco Sessa
    Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
  • Pierluigi Bove
    Torvergata Oncoscience Research Centre of Excellence, TOR, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
  • Claudio Simeone
    Urology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Hospital, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Science, and Public Health, University of Brescia , Italy.
  • Andrea Minervini
    Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.