Introducing robot-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy after experience in retroperitoneal endoscopic approach: a matched propensity score analysis.

Journal: ANZ journal of surgery
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To assess the safety and efficacy of introducing robotic-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (RALDN) to the standard retroperitoneal endoscopic donor nephrectomy (REDN).

Authors

  • Minh Sam Thai
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Quy Thuan Chau
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Khac Chuan Hoang
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Xuan Thai Ngo
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Trong Tri Tran
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Trong Hien Nguyen
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Kinh Luan Thai
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Duc Huy Vu
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Le Quy Van Dinh
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Duc Minh Pham
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  • Ho Yee Tiong
    Department of Urology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
  • Tuan Thanh Nguyen
    Urology Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.