Improved positioning in robotic assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy using the EDGE MP1000 surgical robot

This study investigated the impact of an improved body positioning on the effectiveness of EDGE MP1000 robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. We compared clinical data from 39 patients who underwent the procedure at Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University between November 2023 and May 2024. The control group (18 patients) received conventional positioning, while the experimental group (21 patients) received precise positioning, which included patient assessments, optimized positioning techniques, and enhanced nursing measures. Key metrics compared between the groups included the duration of postural placement, incidence of intraoperative stress injuries, and patient satisfaction. All procedures were successfully completed. The experimental group had a significantly shorter duration of postural placement (P < 0.001) and a lower incidence of intraoperative stress injuries (P = 0.023) compared to the control group. In addition, patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the experimental group (P < 0.001). These findings suggest that the implementation of precise positioning in EDGE MP1000 robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy enhances operational efficiency and surgeon satisfaction, while ensuring patient safety and comfort, supporting its clinical adoption.