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  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Robotic Surgery

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  • Robot-assisted surgery, exemplified by the da Vinci system, has evolved from a novelty to a standard treatment for various urological conditions.
  • Its application has expanded to complex procedures like radical nephroureterectomy (NU) for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a current perspective on robot-assisted laparoscopic NU for UTUC management.
  • To review surgical techniques, perioperative outcomes, and oncological outcomes in the existing literature.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of robot-assisted laparoscopic NU for UTUC.
  • Analysis of surgical technique, perioperative data, and oncological results.

Main Results:

  • Robot-assisted NU is becoming a feasible option for UTUC, with increasing surgeon experience.
  • Discussion includes surgical nuances, recovery data, and cancer control rates.

Conclusions:

  • Robot-assisted laparoscopic NU represents an evolving treatment modality for upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
  • Further research and surgeon experience are key to optimizing its role in urological cancer care.