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Bilateral robotic single-site partial nephrectomy.

Ill Young Seo¹, Joung Sik Rim

¹Department of Urology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine and Hospital, Iksan, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea. seraph@wonkwang.ac.kr

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A

|May 13, 2011

Summary

Bilateral robotic single-site partial nephrectomy is technically feasible for treating kidney tumors. This minimally invasive approach demonstrated no recurrence after 12 months.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery

Background:

Bilateral renal tumors present a surgical challenge, often requiring complex management strategies.
Robotic surgery offers potential advantages in precision and minimally invasive access for nephrectomies.

Observation:

A 51-year-old male patient with bilateral renal tumors underwent bilateral robotic single-site partial nephrectomy.
The procedure involved a left nephrectomy without clamping and a right nephrectomy with 29 minutes of warm ischemia time, utilizing a single umbilical port and one additional port.

Findings:

The total operative time was 350 minutes, with 238 minutes of robotic console time.
No operative complications or conversions to open surgery were encountered.
A 12-month follow-up revealed no evidence of tumor recurrence, indicating successful oncological outcomes.

Implications:

This case demonstrates the technical feasibility of performing bilateral robotic single-site partial nephrectomy.
The findings suggest this approach may be a viable option for select patients with bilateral renal tumors, potentially offering oncological control with minimal invasiveness.