title: [Nephrectomy - pro robotic].
abstract: The last two decades have witnessed the rapid dissemination of robot-assisted laparoscopic urological surgery related to the technical advantages of this new laparoscopic tool. Master-slave systems ease intracorporeal anastomosis and the performance of technically highly demanding procedures, as reflected by a steep learning curve. Robot-assistance is particularly useful for partial nephrectomy, live-donor kidney transplantation, extended procedures, e.g. upper and lower urogenital tract resection and difficult anatomy as encountered in obese patients or patient with a history of multiple intraperitoneal procedures.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Urologie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Alfried-Krupp-Straße 20, 45131 Essen, Deutschland. stephan.buse@krupp-krankenhaus.de
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Buse
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000639:trends*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000639:trends*; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000639:trends*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000639:trends*; D012371:Robotics / Q000639:trends*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000639:trends*