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Area of Science:

Urologic Oncology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery

Background:

Robot-assisted surgery is increasingly utilized in urologic procedures.
The da Vinci S robotic system has been employed for complex surgeries.
Evaluating outcomes of robotic radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, and radical nephrectomy is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the results of robot-assisted radical prostatectomies, partial nephrectomies, and radical nephrectomies.
To analyze operative time, blood loss, and warm ischemia time.
To report five-year cancer-specific and overall survival rates.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 257 robot-assisted radical prostatectomies, 135 partial nephrectomies, and 32 radical nephrectomies.
Procedures performed between 2010 and 2016 using the da Vinci S robotic system.
Data collected on operative time, blood loss, warm ischemia time, and survival rates.

Main Results:

Mean operative times: 170±50 min (prostatectomy), 158.4±72.2 min (partial nephrectomy), 143.3±67.3 min (radical nephrectomy).
Mean blood loss: 130±35 ml (prostatectomy), 213.0±102.2 ml (partial nephrectomy), 141.4±49.0 ml (radical nephrectomy).
Five-year cancer-specific survival: 100% (prostatectomy), 100% (partial nephrectomy), 98% (radical nephrectomy). Overall survival: 97.5%, 87%, 92% respectively.

Conclusions:

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and nephrectomies demonstrate excellent oncologic outcomes with high survival rates.
The da Vinci S system facilitates effective and safe execution of these complex urologic procedures.
Favorable short-term and long-term results support the continued use of robotic assistance in urologic surgery.