Robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal hilar tumors: Parenchymal preservation and functional recovery.

Journal: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN) can benefit patients in terms of functional recovery in the treatment of renal hilar tumors compared to conventional laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (CLPN).

Authors

  • Xingjun Bao
    Second Clinical Medical College, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China.
  • Wen Dong
    Department of Urology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiangxi Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, China.
  • Jipeng Wang
    Department of Urology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China.
  • Fengze Sun
    Department of Urology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China.
  • Huibao Yao
    Department of Urology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China.
  • Di Wang
    Center for Endocrine Metabolism and Immune Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
  • Zhongbao Zhou
    Department of Urology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
  • Jitao Wu
    Department of Urology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China.