Robotic partial nephrectomy for complex kidney cyst in a 4-year old boy: Points of technique.

Journal: Journal of pediatric urology
Published Date: Sep 14, 2022

Abstract

Complex kidney cysts are rarely observed in childhood. In adult patients, when radiological studies found a suspicious renal lesion, the gold standard is surgical asportation. The robotic surgery is well known as a secure procedure for treatment these patients, and is nowadays a real alternative also for pediatric patients. The challenges in children surgery are linked to anesthesiologic gestion, smaller operative fields, the need of specific instruments and more delicate tissue handling. We present a step-by-step video description of a robotic partial nephrectomy for a renal multicystic mass in a 4 year-old child.

Authors

  • Andrea Celeste Barneschi
    Urology Clinic-Pediatric Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova.
  • Giovanni Betto
    Urology Clinic-Pediatric Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova.
  • Nicola Zanovello
    Urology Clinic-Pediatric Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova.
  • Waifro Rigamonti
    Urology Clinic-Pediatric Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova.
  • Marta Bianco
    Urology Unit, Camposampiero Civil Hospital, Camposampiero, Padua, Italy.
  • Alessandro Morlacco
    Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
  • Fabrizio Dal Moro
    Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology-Urology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy. Electronic address: fabrizio.dalmoro@unipd.it.

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