Comparing the outcomes of open, laparoscopic and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a network meta-analysis.

Journal: BJU international
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to determine the advantages and disadvantages of open (OPN), laparoscopic (LPN), and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) with particular attention to intraoperative, immediate postoperative, as well as longer-term functional and oncological outcomes.

Authors

  • Gavin G Calpin
    Department of Urology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.
  • Fintan R Ryan
    Department of Urology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.
  • Fiachra T McHugh
    Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin 2, Ireland.
  • Barry B McGuire
    Department of Urology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.