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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) with bladder cuff excision is the standard for high-risk upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
  • Minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic RNU, have evolved significantly.
  • Robot-assisted RNU (RARNU) is emerging as a viable alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the institutional approach to transperitoneal robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy (RARNU).
  • To detail indications, surgical technique, and perioperative care for RARNU.
  • To highlight the benefits of RARNU in managing upper tract urothelial carcinoma.

Main Methods:

  • Transperitoneal robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy (RARNU) utilizing the da Vinci Xi platform.
  • Detailed description of operating room setup and step-by-step surgical technique.
  • Inclusion of perioperative care protocols.

Main Results:

  • RARNU provides a minimally invasive approach with reduced perioperative morbidity.
  • Improved surgeon ergonomics and operating room logistics are noted with the da Vinci Xi system.
  • The technique adheres to traditional open surgical principles.

Conclusions:

  • Robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy (RARNU) is an effective and evolving minimally invasive treatment for high-risk upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
  • RARNU offers advantages in patient recovery and surgical execution.
  • This approach represents a significant advancement in urologic oncology surgery.