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Initial experience with robot assisted partial nephrectomy for multiple renal masses.

Ronald Boris¹, Miguel Proano, W Marston Linehan

¹Urologic Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1107, USA.

The Journal of Urology

|August 18, 2009

Summary

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Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy is feasible for multiple renal masses, even in hereditary cancer patients. This minimally invasive approach shows promise for preserving kidney function, especially without hilar clamping.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Surgical Oncology
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

Multiple renal masses present unique surgical challenges.
Partial nephrectomy is the standard for preserving renal function.
Robot-assisted surgery offers potential benefits for complex procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the feasibility and outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPP) in patients with multiple renal masses.
To evaluate initial experiences with RAPP for complex renal tumors.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 10 patients with multiple renal masses undergoing attempted RAPP.
Analysis of demographic, intraoperative, perioperative, and renal function data.
Tumor characteristics and surgical techniques, including hilar clamping, were examined.

Main Results:

RAPP was performed on 24 tumors in 9 patients, with one open conversion.
70% of patients had hereditary renal cancer syndromes; 22 of 24 resected masses were malignant.
No significant change in overall renal function; one case of urinary leak resolved.
The last 3 patients underwent successful RAPP without hilar clamping, avoiding warm ischemia.

Conclusions:

RAPP is a feasible option for managing multiple renal masses.
Careful patient selection is crucial for successful minimally invasive surgery.
RAPP without hilar clamping is a promising technique, particularly for hereditary cases requiring potential future surgeries.