Robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
The indications for nephron-sparing surgery and for minimally invasive surgery are continually expanding. Nephron-sparing surgery, also known as partial nephrectomy, presents a challenge to the minimally invasive surgeon. Herein, we describe our technique of robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. This approach may have potential advantages of including easier excision and suturing. Moderate training is required.
Stifelman
Michael D
MD
Department of Urology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York 10016, USA. Michael.Stifelman@msnyuhealth.org
Caruso
Robert P
RP
Nieder
Alan M
AM
Taneja
Samir S
SS
D000368:Aged; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation*