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Wesley M White1, Frederick A Klein, W Bedford Waters

  • 1Division of Urologic Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920, USA. wwhite@mc.utmck.edu

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Nephron sparing surgery is crucial for preserving renal function in patients with renal masses.
  • Traditional surgical techniques can involve significant blood loss and prolonged operative times.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a handheld radio frequency ablation (RFA) device in open nephron sparing surgery.
  • To compare operative outcomes between RFA-assisted and conventional nephron sparing surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective comparative trial involving 90 patients with newly diagnosed renal masses.
  • Patients underwent open nephron sparing surgery with (n=45) or without (control, n=45) the RFA device.
  • Data collected included blood loss, operative time, complications, and pathological outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The RFA device group showed significantly reduced estimated blood loss (133.2 cc vs. 417.2 cc, p<0.001).
  • Mean operative time was shorter in the RFA group (83.5 min vs. 97.2 min, p=0.012).
  • Fewer patients in the RFA group required hilar clamping with hypothermia (0 vs. 10).

Conclusions:

  • The handheld RFA device offers significant benefits in open nephron sparing surgery.
  • It leads to decreased blood loss and operative time, potentially improving patient recovery.
  • The RFA device facilitates nephron sparing surgery without compromising oncological margins.