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Single-port robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy: initial clinical experience and lessons learned for successful
Devki Shukla1, Alexander Small2, Reza Mehrazin2
1Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave Levy Place, Box 1272, New York, NY, 10029, USA. Devki.Shukla@icahn.mssm.edu.
Journal of Robotic Surgery
|June 22, 2020
Summary
Single-port robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (SP-RAPN) is a safe and feasible procedure in early series, offering potential advantages. Further research into long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness is warranted as the technology evolves.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- The DaVinci SP robotic platform, approved in 2014, is increasingly adapted for urological procedures.
- Single-port robotic surgery offers potential advantages over multi-port systems, but requires specific techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report early outcomes and lessons learned from performing single-port robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (SP-RAPN).
- To identify surgical tips and tricks for successful SP-RAPN.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 12 sequential SP-RAPN cases performed between July 2019 and March 2020.
- Data collected included patient characteristics, surgical outcomes (operative time, estimated blood loss, warm ischemia time), and complications.
- Key surgical techniques and tips were recorded and compiled.
Main Results:
- SP-RAPN was successfully completed in 12 patients with a mean age of 57.8 years and mean tumor size of 3.1 cm.
- Average operative time was 172 minutes, with an average estimated blood loss of 68 mL.
- All cases had warm ischemia time under 25 minutes, and no complications were reported. Tumor pathology included renal cell carcinoma, angiomyolipoma, and oncocytoma.
Conclusions:
- SP-RAPN is demonstrated as a safe and feasible surgical option in this initial series.
- The DaVinci SP platform presents unique advantages and disadvantages that require technique optimization.
- Further investigation into long-term results and economic viability of SP-RAPN is recommended.
