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Alexandre Mottrie1, Nikolaos Koliakos2, Geert DeNaeyer2

  • 1Urological Department, O.L.V. Clinic, OLV Ziekenhuis, Moorselbaan 164, 9300, Aalst, Belgium. a.mottrie@telenet.be.

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Robot-assisted enucleoresection is a feasible technique for kidney tumors, offering tumor-free margins in 17 cases. This minimally invasive approach shows promise for partial nephrectomy, though further evaluation is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Partial nephrectomy is the standard for small renal masses.
  • Robot-assisted surgery offers potential benefits in precision and recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the technique and outcomes of robot-assisted enucleoresection for kidney tumors.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary results of this surgical approach.

Main Methods:

  • The enucleoresection technique using the da Vinci system was performed.
  • Key steps include renal hilus preparation, vessel clamping, tumor dissection, and defect closure.
  • Hemostatic agents and absorbable sutures were utilized.

Main Results:

Keywords:
EnucleoresectionMinimal invasivePartial nephrectomyRenal cancerRobot-assisted nephrectomyda Vinci robot

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  • 17 cases were performed with a mean warm ischemia time of 24 minutes.
  • Tumor size ranged from 2.2-5.3 cm (mean 3.8 cm).
  • All surgical margins were tumor-free, with one case of postoperative clot retention.

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    • Robot-assisted enucleoresection is a feasible and promising technique for kidney tumors.
    • The approach demonstrated excellent oncological outcomes in this series.
    • Further studies are warranted to validate long-term results.