Robot-assisted radical nephrectomy for Wilms' tumor in children.

Journal: Journal of pediatric urology
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Surgical removal of the tumor is a key step in the management of nephroblastoma. Less invasive surgical approaches such as robot-assisted radical nephrectomy (RARN) has gained momentum over the past few years. This video presents a comprehensive step-by-step video for two cases: one uncomplicated left RARN and one more challenging right RARN.

Authors

  • Jolien Van Der Jeugt
    Department of Urology, Onze Lieve Vrouw Hospital, Aalst, Belgium.
  • Caroline Jamaer
    Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
  • Camille Berquin
    Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.
  • Karel Decaestecker
    Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Human Structure and Repair Ghent University Ghent Belgium.
  • Piet Hoebeke
    Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
  • Erik Van Laecke
    Department of Urology, University Hospital Ghent, ERN eUROGEN Accredited Centre, Belgium.
  • Charles Van Praet
    Department of Urology Ghent University Hospital Ghent Belgium.
  • Anne-Francoise Spinoit
    Department of Urology, ERN Eurogen Accredited Centre, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.