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  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Urology
  • Nephrology

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  • Renal ptosis, characterized by kidney descent in the upright position, can cause chronic flank pain, particularly in young, thin females.
  • Diagnosis is confirmed through imaging like ultrasound, urography, and renal scintigraphy.
  • Symptomatic renal ptosis necessitates effective treatment strategies.

Observation:

  • A 29-year-old female presented with chronic right-sided pain and palpable renal mobility.
  • Imaging confirmed right-sided renal ptosis.
  • The patient underwent robot-assisted right nephropexy using a polypropylene mesh.

Findings:

  • The robot-assisted nephropexy procedure took 96 minutes.
  • The patient was discharged on postoperative day one.
  • One-month follow-up showed significant symptom improvement, normal renal function, and adequate renal positioning.

Implications:

  • Robotic-assisted nephropexy is a feasible and effective minimally invasive option for renal ptosis.
  • This technique may lead to shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery than open procedures.
  • Further research can explore long-term outcomes and broader applicability.