A comparison of surgical and functional outcomes of robot-assisted versus pure laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is emerging as an alternative to laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) for the treatment of small renal tumors. We compare the results of LPN and RAPN performed by a single surgeon. Data from 100 consecutive patients who underwent LPN (n=52) or RAPN (n=48)...

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Published in:Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2013-04, Vol.17 (2), p.292-299
Main Authors: Choi, Jae Duck, Park, Jong Wook, Lee, Hye Won, Lee, Dong-Gi, Jeong, Byong Chang, Jeon, Seong Soo, Lee, Hyun Moo, Choi, Han Yong, Seo, Seong Il
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Blood Loss, Surgical
Carcinoma, Renal Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Renal Cell - surgery
Female
Humans
Kidney Neoplasms - pathology
Kidney Neoplasms - surgery
Laparoscopy - methods
Male
Middle Aged
Nephrectomy - methods
Robotics
Scientific Papers
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
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Summary:Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is emerging as an alternative to laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) for the treatment of small renal tumors. We compare the results of LPN and RAPN performed by a single surgeon. Data from 100 consecutive patients who underwent LPN (n=52) or RAPN (n=48) performed by a single experienced laparoscopic surgeon between October 2007 and June 2010 were analyzed retrospectively. Perioperative data, including clinical, pathological, and functional outcomes, were compared between the LPN and RAPN groups. No significant differences were found between groups with regard to mean estimated blood loss, main operation time, warm ischemic time, intraoperative complications, postoperative complications, hospital stay, or percent reduction of hemoglobin. The mean duration of follow-up was 16.2 months for LPN patients versus 8.9 months for RAPN patients (P
ISSN:1086-8089
1938-3797
DOI:10.4293/108680813X13693422521359