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Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation
Published on: July 19, 2021
Robot-Assisted Right Hemicolectomy for Ascending Colon Cancer in a Kidney Transplant Recipient: A Case Report
Yasuhiro Takahashi1, Kosuke Hiramatsu1, Jumpei Kashiwagi1
1Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, JPN.
Cureus
|May 22, 2026
Summary
Robot-assisted right hemicolectomy is feasible for ascending colon cancer in kidney transplant recipients. Careful preoperative planning and individualized port placement ensure safety and successful outcomes for these complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Transplant Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- Colorectal surgery in kidney transplant recipients presents challenges due to renal allograft and ureter proximity.
- Careful planning is essential to navigate anatomical variations and ensure patient safety.
- Ascending colon cancer adjacent to an ipsilateral renal allograft requires meticulous surgical approach.
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