Early experience and operative technique of robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy

Abstract

Background: The adoption of robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is increasing in Australia; however, to date no Australian RAPN series has been reported. This paper describes a single-surgeon initial experience with RAPN and evaluates perioperative, pathological and oncological outcomes. Methods: Data on the first 50 consecutive patients to undergo RAPN by a single surgeon were reviewed. Demographic, perioperative, tumour characteristics and Clavien complications were collected in addition to oncological follow-up and renal function monitoring. Results: Mean age was 58.2 ± 10.4 years, body mass index was 28.8 ± 4.5kg/m2 and Charlson Co-morbidity Index was 4.6 ± 1.2. Tumour diameter w..