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Fabrizio Gallo1, Simone Sforza2, Andrea Mari2

  • 1Department of Urology, San Paolo Hospital, Savona, Italy. fabriziogallo.sv@gmail.com.

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Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is safe and effective for bilateral renal masses. A simultaneous approach may offer advantages over staged procedures, but results are mainly from select patient groups.

Keywords:
Bilateral partial nephrectomyBilateral renal tumorRenal cell carcinomaRobotic partial nephrectomyRobotics

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  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Limited data exist on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) for bilateral renal masses.
  • Understanding the safety and efficacy of RAPN in this context is crucial for treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) for bilateral renal masses.
  • To discuss controversial aspects and outcomes of bilateral RAPN.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of published papers on RAPN for bilateral renal masses.
  • Analysis of case reports and patient series focusing on surgical outcomes and feasibility.

Main Results:

  • Nine papers (5 case reports, 4 patient series) were identified.
  • Bilateral RAPN demonstrated safety, feasibility, and efficacy for treating bilateral renal masses.
  • Simultaneous bilateral RAPN showed feasibility with potential advantages and no increased complications compared to staged procedures, especially with clampless/selective clamping techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy is an optimal procedure for bilateral renal masses, particularly in selected patient groups.
  • Outcomes are primarily from high-volume centers and expert surgeons, limiting generalizability.
  • Simultaneous bilateral RAPN is a feasible approach with comparable safety to staged procedures.