In the treatment of small renal masses, robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) has a superior morbidity profile compared with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN), according to an updated meta-analysis ...

Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) led to a lower rate of complications compared with open partial nephrectomy (OPN) in patients with intermediate- or high-complexity kidney tumors, the ...

A prospective trial established that 97% of patients were successfully discharged on the same day as receiving robotic partial nephrectomy. The majority of patients who received robotic partial ...

—Robotic and laparoscopic techniques showed advantages over open surgery, including fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and lower mortality in people with renal cancer. Renal cell carcinoma ...

For smaller kidney tumors, doctors may recommend a partial nephrectomy. This surgery involves removing only part of your kidney. A robotic approach may reduce your recovery time and risk of ...

Kidney cancer is among the most lethal of urologic malignancies. The rising incidence of kidney cancer is attributable to greater detection of incidental small renal masses (≤4 cm) from increased use ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lower rates of adverse outcomes were linked to higher technical skill Surgeons with higher scores had lower ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford HealthCare is celebrating a major medical breakthrough with its first robotic nephrectomy and kidney transplant. The procedure marks a new era in transplant surgery, ...

University of Iowa Health Care says a recent surgical milestone could expand access to life-saving kidney transplants across the state. Transplant surgeon Ramy El-Diwany, MD, PhD, recently performed ...