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Ablative and reconstructive robotic-assisted laparoscopic renal surgery.

D Murphy1, B Challacombe, J Olsburgh

  • 1Department of Urology, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College London School of Medicine, London, UK. decmurphy@doctors.net.uk

International Journal of Clinical Practice
|February 21, 2008
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The da Vinci surgical system shows promise for robotic-assisted laparoscopic renal surgery. This study reviewed 26 procedures, finding it safe for ablative and reconstructive upper urinary tract operations.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery

Background:

  • Robotic technology is increasingly used in surgery, with notable adoption in laparoscopic radical prostatectomies.
  • The da Vinci surgical system's success has prompted exploration for its use in other procedures, including renal surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the da Vinci surgical system in performing ablative and reconstructive laparoscopic renal surgery.
  • To review the institution's experience with robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures of the upper urinary tract.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective database was maintained from June 2004 for all patients undergoing procedures with the da Vinci system.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, operative time, blood loss, hospital stay, and patient outcomes for upper urinary tract procedures.

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Main Results:

  • Twenty-six robotic procedures of the upper urinary tract were performed, including pyeloplasty, nephrectomy, and nephroureterectomy.
  • The mean operative time was 215 minutes, with a mean blood loss of 75 ml and a complication rate of 8.7%.
  • Two procedures required conversion to conventional laparoscopy due to mechanical failure; no conversions to open surgery were necessary.

Conclusions:

  • The da Vinci surgical system can be safely utilized to assist in laparoscopic renal surgery.
  • Robotic-assisted surgery demonstrates potential for ablative and reconstructive procedures of the upper urinary tract.