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  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is a key nephron-sparing surgical technique.
  • Vessel sealing technology is critical for RAPN outcomes, impacting blood loss and ischemia time.
  • This study evaluates robotic vessel sealers against conventional bipolar energy in RAPN.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of robotic vessel sealers versus bipolar energy in RAPN.
  • To analyze differences in ischemia time, estimated blood loss (EBL), and postoperative complications.
  • To assess functional outcomes and identify optimal device selection for RAPN.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 112 patients undergoing RAPN between 2023-2025.
  • Comparison between robotic vessel sealer (VS) group (n=54) and bipolar energy group (n=58).
  • Analysis of perioperative metrics including ischemia time, EBL, operative time, and postoperative complications.

Main Results:

  • The VS group demonstrated significantly lower EBL (40 mL vs. 132.5 mL, p=0.037).
  • Ischemia time was comparable between groups (24.5 min vs. 20.46 min, p=0.444).
  • No significant differences in operative time, console time, docking time, or complications were observed (p > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Robotic vessel sealers offer reduced blood loss in RAPN compared to bipolar energy.
  • Both techniques are suitable for tumors of similar complexity, suggesting minimal selection bias.
  • Further research, including RCTs and multicenter studies, is needed to evaluate long-term renal function and cost-effectiveness.