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Nguyen HN, Yamada A, Naka S, Murakami K, Tani S, Tani T. Microwave Scissors-Based Sutureless Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Versus Conventional Open Partial Nephrectomy in a Porcine Model: Usefulness and Complications. Ann Surg Oncol 2024:10.1245/s10434-024-15548-7. [PMID: 38851638 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15548-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the benefits and safety of microwave scissors-based sutureless laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (MSLPN) with those of conventional open partial nephrectomy (cOPN). METHODS Each kidney in nine pigs underwent MSLPN using microwave scissors (MWS) via transperitoneal laparoscopy or cOPN via retroperitoneal open laparotomy. The kidney's lower and upper poles were resected under temporary hilar-clamping. The renal calyces exposed during renal resections were sealed and transected using MWS in MSLPN and were sutured in cOPN. For MWS, the generator's power output was 60 W. Data on procedure time (PT), ischemic time (IT), blood loss (BL), normal nephron loss (NNL), and extravasation during retrograde pyelogram were compared between the two techniques. RESULTS The authors successfully performed 22 MSLPNs and 10 cOPNs. Compared with cOPN, MSLPN was associated with significantly lower PT (median, 9.2 vs 13.0 min; p = 0.026), IT (median, 5.9 vs 9.0 min; p < 0.001), BL (median, 14.4 vs 38.3 mL; p = 0.043), and NNL (median, 7.6 vs 9.4 mm; p = 0.004). However, the extravasation rate was higher in the MSLPN group than in the cOPN group (54.5 % [n = 12] vs 30.0 % [n = 3]), albeit without a significant difference (p = 0.265). Pelvic stenosis occurred in one MSLPN procedure that involved deep lower pole resection near the kidney hilum. CONCLUSIONS The study data show that MSLPN can improve intraoperative outcomes while reducing technical demands for selected patients with non-hilar-localized renal tumors. However, renal calyces, if violated, should be additionally sutured to prevent urine leakage.
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- Ha Ngoc Nguyen
- Department of Advanced Medical Research and Development, Shiga University of Medical Science, Shiga, Japan.
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Medical Innovation Research Center, Shiga University of Medical Science, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hino Memorial Hospital, Shiga, Japan
- Department of Surgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Medical Research and Development, Shiga University of Medical Science, Shiga, Japan.
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Nakamura M, Kameyama S, Tsuru I, Izumi T, Ono A, Teshima T, Inoue Y, Amakawa R, Inatsu H, Yoshimatsu T, Kusakabe M, Morikawa T, Shiga Y. Predictors of renal function deterioration at one year after off-clamp non-renorrhaphy partial nephrectomy. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303104. [PMID: 38739585 PMCID: PMC11090305 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Preservation of renal function is an important goal in renal cell carcinoma-related surgery. Although several case-dependent techniques for renal pedicle clamping and hemostasis have been used, their effects on long-term renal function are controversial. METHODS The clinical records of 114 patients who underwent off-clamp non-renorrhaphy open partial nephrectomy at our hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Perioperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) preservation was calculated, and predictors of eGFR decline 12 months post-surgery and overtime deterioration of renal function were identified using a multivariate regression analysis. RESULTS The median patient age was 65 years, and the median tumor size was 27 mm. The mean eGFR preservation at 1, 3, and 12 months post-surgery were 90.1%, 89.0%, and 86.9%, respectively. eGFR decline at 1 and 3 months were associated with poor eGFR preservation at 12 months with the odds ratio (95% confidence interval (CI)) of 1.97 and 3.157, respectively. Multivariate regression analyses revealed that tumor size was an independent predictor of eGFR decline at 12 months. Among 65 patients with eGFR preservation over 90% at 1 month post-surgery, eGFR value of 28 patients deteriorated below 90% at 12 months post-surgery compared with preoperative eGFR. Tumor size and eGFR preservation at 1 month were independent predictors of long-term renal function deterioration. CONCLUSION Tumor size predicted eGFR decline 12 months post-surgery. Only a mild decline in eGFR was observed between 3 and 12 months after open partial nephrectomy. Tumor size and eGFR preservation at 1 month predicted the deterioration of renal function over time.
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- Masaki Nakamura
- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Bertolo R, Antonelli A, Minervini A, Campi R. Off-clamp Versus On-clamp Partial Nephrectomy: Re-envision of a Dilemma. Eur Urol Oncol 2024; 7:173-176. [PMID: 38245480 DOI: 10.1016/j.euo.2023.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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We contextualize controversial evidence on the impact of warm ischemia on functional outcomes after partial nephrectomy for localized renal tumors and provide a holistic framework for re-envisioning the dilemma of off-clamp versus on-clamp surgery. The focus should shift away from the surgeon towards patient- and kidney-related characteristics.
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- Riccardo Bertolo
- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Oncologic Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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Bertolo R, Amparore D, Muselaers S, Marchioni M, Wu Z, Campi R, Antonelli A. Thermal ablation for T1b renal cancer: an "I wish I could, but I cannot?". Minerva Urol Nephrol 2024; 76:254-259. [PMID: 38742559 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.24.05842-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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- Riccardo Bertolo
- Unit of Urology, Confortini Surgical Center, Civile Maggiore Hospital, University Hospital of Verona, University of Verona, Verona, Italy -
- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Renal Cancer Working Group, Arnhem, the Netherlands -
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Renal Cancer Working Group, Arnhem, the Netherlands
- School of Medicine, Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Renal Cancer Working Group, Arnhem, the Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Renal Cancer Working Group, Arnhem, the Netherlands
- Department of Urology, SS Annunziata Hospital, G. D'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara University, Chieti, Italy
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, Laboratory of Biostatistics, G. D'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara University, Chieti, Italy
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Renal Cancer Working Group, Arnhem, the Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Shanghai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Renal Cancer Working Group, Arnhem, the Netherlands
- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Confortini Surgical Center, Civile Maggiore Hospital, University Hospital of Verona, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Bertolo R, Ditonno F, Veccia A, DE Marco V, Migliorini F, Porcaro AB, Rizzetto R, Cerruto MA, Autorino R, Antonelli A. Single-layer versus double-layer renorrhaphy technique during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: impact on perioperative outcomes, complications, and functional outcomes. Minerva Urol Nephrol 2024; 76:176-184. [PMID: 38742552 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.24.05700-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND The debate between single-layer and double-layer renorrhaphy techniques during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN) represents a subject of ongoing discourse. The present analysis aims to compare the perioperative and functional outcomes of single- versus double-layer renorrhaphy during RPN. METHODS Study data were retrieved from prospectively maintained institutional database (Jan2018-May2023). Study population was divided into two groups according to the number of layers (single vs. double) used for renorrhaphy. Baseline and perioperative data were compared. Postoperative surgical outcomes included type and grade of complications as classified according to Clavien-Dindo. Serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate were used to measure renal function. RESULTS Three hundred seventeen patients were included in the analysis: 209 received single-layer closure, while 108 underwent double-layer renorrhaphy. Baseline characteristics were not statistically different between the groups. Comparable low incidence of intraoperative complications was observed between the cohorts (P=0.5). No difference was found in terms of mean (95% CI) Hb level drop postoperation (single-layer: 1.6 g/dL [1.5-1.7] vs. double-layer: 1.4 g/dL [1.2-1.5], P=0.3). Overall and "major" rate of complications were 16% and 3%, respectively, with no difference observed in terms of any grade (P=0.2) and major complications (P=0.7). Postoperative renal function was not statistically different between the treatment modalities. At logistic regression analyses, no difference in terms of probability of overall (OR 0.82 [0.63-1.88]) and major (OR 0.94 [0.77-6.44]) complications for the number of suture layers was observed. CONCLUSIONS Single-layer and double-layer renorrhaphy demonstrated comparable perioperative and functional outcomes within the setting of the present study.
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- Riccardo Bertolo
- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy -
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Department of Urology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Borgo Trento Hospital, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Pandolfo SD, Wu Z, Campi R, Bertolo R, Amparore D, Mari A, Verze P, Manfredi C, Franco A, Ditonno F, Cerrato C, Ferro M, Lasorsa F, Contieri R, Napolitano L, Tufano A, Lucarelli G, Cilio S, Perdonà S, Siracusano S, Autorino R, Aveta A. Outcomes and Techniques of Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy (RAPN) for Renal Hilar Masses: A Comprehensive Systematic Review. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:693. [PMID: 38398084 PMCID: PMC10886610 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16040693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Background: Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is increasingly being employed in the management of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and it is expanding in the field of complex renal tumors. The aim of this systematic review was to consolidate and assess the results of RAPN when dealing with entirely central hilar masses and to examine the various methods used to address the surgical difficulties associated with them. Methods: A thorough literature search in September 2023 across various databases focused on RAPN for renal hilar masses, adhering to PRISMA guidelines. The primary goal was to evaluate RAPN's surgical and functional outcomes, with a secondary aim of examining different surgical techniques. Out of 1250 records, 13 full-text manuscripts were reviewed. Results: Evidence is growing in favor of RAPN for renal hilar masses. Despite a predominance of retrospective studies and a lack of long-term data, RAPN shows positive surgical outcomes and preserves renal function without compromising cancer treatment effectiveness. Innovative suturing and clamping methods are emerging in surgical management. Conclusions: RAPN is a promising technique for managing renal hilar masses in RCC, offering effective surgical outcomes and renal function preservation. The study highlights the need for more long-term data and prospective studies to further validate these findings.
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- Savio Domenico Pandolfo
- Department of Urology, University of L’Aquila, 67010 L’Aquila, Italy;
- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (L.N.); (S.C.); (A.A.)
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, 84081 Fisciano, Italy;
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China;
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- Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation Unit, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, 50121 Firenze, Italy; (R.C.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Urology, University of Verona, 37100 Verona, Italy; (R.B.); (F.D.)
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, University of Turin, San Luigi Hospital, Orbassano, 10043 Turin, Italy;
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- Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation Unit, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, 50121 Firenze, Italy; (R.C.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, 84081 Fisciano, Italy;
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- Department of Urology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (C.M.); (A.F.); (R.A.)
- Unit of Urology, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (C.M.); (A.F.); (R.A.)
- Department of Urology, Sant’Andrea Hospital, La Sapienza University, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Verona, 37100 Verona, Italy; (R.B.); (F.D.)
- Department of Urology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (C.M.); (A.F.); (R.A.)
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- Urology Unit, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK;
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- Division of Urology, IRCCS—European Institute of Oncology, 71013 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area-Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.L.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Italy;
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (L.N.); (S.C.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS, “Fondazione G. Pascale”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.T.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area-Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.L.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (L.N.); (S.C.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS, “Fondazione G. Pascale”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.T.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Urology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (C.M.); (A.F.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (L.N.); (S.C.); (A.A.)
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Volpe A, Capitanio U, Falsaperla M, Giannarini G, Palumbo C, Antonelli A, Minervini A, Ficarra V. Partial nephrectomy for renal tumors: recommendations of the Italian Society of Urology RCC working group. Minerva Urol Nephrol 2024; 76:9-21. [PMID: 38426419 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.24.05772-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Partial nephrectomy (PN) aims to remove renal tumors while preserving renal function without affecting oncological and perioperative surgical outcomes. Aim of this paper is to summarize the current evidence on PN and to provide evidence-based recommendations on indications, surgical technique, perioperative management and postoperative surveillance of PN for renal tumors in the Italian clinical and health care system context. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION This review is the result of an interactive peer-reviewing process of the recent literature on PN for renal tumors carried out by an expert panel composed of members of the Italian Society of Urology (SIU) Renal Cell Carcinoma Working Group. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS PN for localized renal tumors is not inferior to radical nephrectomy in terms of survival outcomes while significantly better preserving renal function. Loss of renal function after PN is influenced by medical comorbidities/preoperative renal function and surgical variables such volume of parenchyma preserved and ischemia time. Urologists should select the clamping strategy during PN based on their experience and patient-specific factors. PN can be performed with any surgical approach based on surgeon's expertise and skills. Robotic PN has the potential to expand the minimally invasive indications without interfering with oncological outcomes. The use of 3D virtual models, real time ultrasound and fluorescence tools to assess the anatomy and vascularization of renal tumors during PN may allow a more accurate preoperative planning and intraoperative guidance. Proper postoperative surveillance protocols are essential to detect tumor recurrences and assess functional outcomes. CONCLUSIONS PN is the standard of care for treatment of localized T1 renal tumors. Recent data supports PN also for selected T2-T3a tumors in experienced institutions. Careful preoperative planning, adequate surgical skills and volumes and appropriate postoperative management and surveillance are paramount to optimize PN oncological and functional outcomes.
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- Alessandro Volpe
- Division of Urology, Department of Translational Medicine, Maggiore della Carità Hospital, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy -
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- Unit of Urology, Division of Experimental Oncology, Urological Research Institute (URI), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Presidio Ospedaliero Vittorio Emanuele, Vittorio Emanuele Polyclinic University Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Translational Medicine, Maggiore della Carità Hospital, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Department of Oncology, G. Martino Polyclinic Hospital, Messina, Italy
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Moreno Cortés JC, González García J, Caño Velasco J, Aragón Chamizo J, Subirá Rios D. Reconstruction Techniques After Partial Nephrectomy: Classic vs. Sutureless Approach-A Narrative Review. Curr Urol Rep 2024; 25:49-54. [PMID: 38157157 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-023-01194-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to update the information about the different types of reconstruction after partial nephrectomy, with special emphasis on the new methods of suture-free hemostasis currently available. RECENT FINDINGS The aim of renal reconstruction is to avoid bleeding and leakage of the collecting system, but now the renorrhaphy technique used is considered one of the modifiable determinants of renal function after surgery. In an attempt to avoid the loss of renal function implicit in classic reconstruction, new techniques have been described to control hemostasis and urinary leakage, which employ fewer suture layers, different suture materials and designs, and a wide range of commercially available hemostatic materials. Multiple suture characteristics have been studied as a potential factor influencing the renal function observed after partial nephrectomy. Single-plane suture techniques, the use of bearded sutures, and running sutures seem to be associated with less deterioration in postoperative renal function, and deep medullary sutures should be avoided to avoid affecting the arcuate arteries. Sutureless hemostasis systems could prevent the deterioration of renal function and complications derived from suturing, also reducing ischemia time and surgical time without increasing the risk of complications.
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- J C Moreno Cortés
- Department of Urology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, C/ Dr Esquerdo, 43, 28007, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, C/ Dr Esquerdo, 43, 28007, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, C/ Dr Esquerdo, 43, 28007, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, C/ Dr Esquerdo, 43, 28007, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, C/ Dr Esquerdo, 43, 28007, Madrid, Spain.
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Shrivastava N, Sharma G, Ahluwalia P, Gautam G, Erdem S, Amparore D, Marchioni M, Pavan N, Marandino L, Roussel E, Campi R, Bertolo R. Off-clamp Versus On-clamp Robot-assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Systematic Review and Quantitative Synthesis by the European Association of Urology Young Academic Urologists Renal Cancer Study Group. EUR UROL SUPPL 2023; 58:10-18. [PMID: 38028236 PMCID: PMC10630115 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2023.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Context The superiority of off-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) over the on-clamp technique has recently been questioned by randomized controlled trials comparing the two techniques. Objective To systematically review the recent literature and perform a quantitative synthesis of data on the comparison of off-clamp versus off-clamp hilar control during RAPN. Evidence acquisition A systematic search was performed in the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases for studies comparing off-clamp versus on-clamp RAPN in terms of perioperative and functional outcomes. The study protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42023413160). Only prospective randomized controlled trials and retrospective matched observational studies were included. The primary outcome of the study was the percentage decrease in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Evidence synthesis A total of 11 studies were included involving a total of 2483 patients (944 patients in the off-clamp and 1539 patients in the on-clamp group). There was no difference between the two groups in the percentage decline in eGFR (mean difference [MD] 0.04%, 95% confidence interval [CI] -3.7% to 3.86%; p = 0.98). There were so significant differences between the groups for length of hospital stay (p = 0.56), complications (p = 0.08), conversion to open or radical surgery (p = 0.18), estimated blood loss (p = 0.06), or need for blood transfusion (p = 0.07). The operative time was shorter in the off-clamp group (MD-21.89 min, 95% CI -42.5 to -1.27; p = 0.04) but after sensitivity analysis the difference was no longer statistically significant (p = 0.15). The positive surgical margin rate was significantly lower in the off-clamp group (odds ratio 0.6, 95% CI 0.39-0.91; p = 0.02). Conclusions Our review revealed no clinically relevant differences in perioperative and functional outcomes between off-clamp and on-clamp RAPN. Patient summary In this review, we compared the two methods of controlling the kidney blood vessels during robot-assisted surgery to remove part of the kidney. We noted that there was no difference between the two groups for outcomes such as complications and the decrease in kidney function after surgery.
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- Nikita Shrivastava
- Department of Urology, DKS Superspeciality Hospital and Postgraduate Institute, Raipur, India
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- Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, India
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- Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, India
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- Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, India
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- Urologic Oncology Division, Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, G. D’Annunzio Chieti-Pescara University, Chieti, Italy
- Department of Urology, SS Annunziata Hospital, G. D’Annunzio Chieti-Pescara University, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, P. Giaccone University Hospital, Palermo, Italy
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- Clinical Research Fellow in Renal & Melanoma, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, DKS Superspeciality Hospital and Postgraduate Institute, Raipur, India
- Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, India
- Urologic Oncology Division, Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Italy
- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, G. D’Annunzio Chieti-Pescara University, Chieti, Italy
- Department of Urology, SS Annunziata Hospital, G. D’Annunzio Chieti-Pescara University, Chieti, Italy
- Unit of Urology, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, P. Giaccone University Hospital, Palermo, Italy
- Clinical Research Fellow in Renal & Melanoma, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Urology, University Hospitals of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Urology Unit, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Roussel E, Amparore D, Bertolo R, Pecoraro A, Campi R, Mottrie A. "Sutureless success:" can new devices make renorrhaphy after partial nephrectomy obsolete? Minerva Urol Nephrol 2023; 75:788-790. [PMID: 38126295 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.23.05642-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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- Eduard Roussel
- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Urology, OLV Hospital Aalst, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy -
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- Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Subirá-Rios D, Trapero-Moreno D, Caño-Velasco J, González-García J, Moncada-Iribarren I, Aragón-Chamizo J, Fernández-Tamayo A, DE Miguel-Campos E, Subirá-Ríos J, Perez-Mañanes R, Hernández-Fernández C. A new surgical technique for sutureless partial nephrectomy: renal sutureless device. Minerva Urol Nephrol 2023; 75:521-528. [PMID: 37199530 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.23.05157-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several factors impact the preservation of renal function after partial nephrectomy. Warm ischemia time is the main modifiable surgical factor. Renorrhaphy represents the key of hemostasia, but it is associated with increase of warm ischemia time and complications. The aim of this study was to describe our initial surgical experience with a new surgical technique for sutureless partial nephrectomy, based on the application of our own developed renal-sutureless-device-RSD. METHODS Between 2020-2021, 10 patients diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma stage cT1a-b cN0M0 with an exophytic component were operated using renal-sutureless-device-RSD. Surgical technique of sutureless partial nephrectomy with renal-sutureless-device-RSD is described in a step-by-step fashion. Clinical data was collected in a dedicated database. Presurgical, intraoperative, postoperative variables, pathology and functional results were evaluated. Medians and ranges of values for selected variables were reported as descriptive statistics. RESULTS Partial nephrectomy was carried out with the use of renal-sutureless-device-RSD without renorrhaphy in all cases (70%cT1a-30%cT1b). Median tumor size was 3.15 cm (IQR: 2.5-4.5). R.E.N.A.L Score had a range between 4a-10. Median surgical time was 97.5 minutes (IQR 75-105). Renal artery clamping was only required in 4 cases, with a median warm ischemia time of 12.5 minutes (IQR 10-15). No blood transfusion, intraoperative and postoperative complications were noted. Free-of-disease margin rate achieved was 90%. Median length of stay was 2 days (IQR 2-2). Laboratory data on hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, as well as renal function tests, remained stable after partial nephrectomy. CONCLUSIONS Our initial experience suggests that a sutureless PN using the RSD device is feasible and safe. Further investigation is needed to determine the clinical benefit of this technique.
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- David Subirá-Rios
- Department of Urology, Gregorio Marañón University Hospital, Madrid, Spain -
- Department of Urology, La Zarzuela University Hospital, Madrid, Spain -
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- Department of Urology, Gregorio Marañón University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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Wu Z, Amparore D, Campi R, Erdem S, Bertolo R. Prevention of the "cheese-cutter effect" during renorrhaphy after partial nephrectomy: by modifying available techniques or by just omitting cortical renorrhaphy? Minerva Urol Nephrol 2023; 75:410-412. [PMID: 37221832 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.23.05366-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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- Zhenjie Wu
- Department of Urology, Shanghai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Medicine, Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy -
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Division of Urologic Oncology, Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Bertolo R, Pecoraro A, Carbonara U, Amparore D, Diana P, Muselaers S, Marchioni M, Mir MC, Antonelli A, Badani K, Breda A, Challacombe B, Kaouk J, Mottrie A, Porpiglia F, Porter J, Minervini A, Campi R. Resection Techniques During Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: A Systematic Review. EUR UROL SUPPL 2023; 52:7-21. [PMID: 37182118 PMCID: PMC10172691 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2023.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Context The resection technique used to excise tumor during robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) is of paramount importance in achieving optimal clinical outcomes. Objective To provide an overview of the different resection techniques used during RPN, and a pooled analysis of comparative studies. Evidence acquisition The systematic review was conducted according to established principles (PROSPERO: CRD42022371640) on November 7, 2022. A population (P: adult patients undergoing RPN), intervention (I: enucleation), comparator (C: enucleoresection or wedge resection), outcome (O: outcome measurements of interest), and study design (S) framework was prespecified to assess study eligibility. Studies reporting a detailed description of resection techniques and/or evaluating the impact of resection technique on outcomes of surgery were included. Evidence synthesis Resection techniques used during RPN can be broadly classified as resection (non-anatomic) or enucleation (anatomic). A standardized definition for these is lacking. Out of 20 studies retrieved, nine compared "standard" resection versus enucleation. A pooled analysis did not reveal significant differences in terms of operative time, ischemia time, blood loss, transfusions, or positive margins. Significant differences favoring enucleation were found for clamping management (odds ratio [OR] for renal artery clamping 3.51, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.13-10.88; p = 0.03), overall complications (OR for occurrence 0.55, 95% CI 0.34-0.87; p = 0.01) major complications (OR for occurrence 0.39, 95% CI 0.19-0.79; p = 0.009), length of stay (weighted mean difference [WMD] -0.72 d, 95% CI -0.99 to -0.45; p < 0.001), and decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate (WMD -2.64 ml/min, 95% CI -5.15 to -0.12; p = 0.04). Conclusions There is heterogeneity in the reporting of resection techniques used during RPN. The urological community must improve the quality of reporting and research produced accordingly. Positive margins are not specifically related to the resection technique. Focusing on studies comparing standard resection versus enucleation, advantages with tumor enucleation in terms of avoidance of artery clamping, overall/major complications, length of stay, and renal function were found. These data should be considered when planning the RPN resection strategy. Patient summary We reviewed studies on robotic surgery for partial kidney removal using different techniques to cut away the kidney tumor. We found that a technique called "enucleation" was associated with similar cancer control outcomes in comparison to the standard technique and had fewer complications, better kidney function after surgery, and a shorter hospital stay.
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation-Urology, Unit of Andrology and Kidney Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Institute IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, Laboratory of Biostatistics, G. D’Annunzio Chieti-Pescara University, Chieti, Italy
- Department of Urology, SS Annunziata Hospital, G. D’Annunzio Chieti-Pescara University, Chieti, Italy
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- Servicio de Urología, Fundación Investigación Hospital IMED Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Fundació Puigvert, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Orsi Academy, Melle, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Ziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Swedish Urology Group, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Wood AM, Benidir T, Campbell RA, Rathi N, Abouassaly R, Weight CJ, Campbell SC. Long-Term Renal Function Following Renal Cancer Surgery: Historical Perspectives, Current Status, and Future Considerations. Urol Clin North Am 2023; 50:239-259. [PMID: 36948670 DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2023.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Knowledge of functional recovery after partial (PN) and radical nephrectomy for renal cancer has advanced considerably, with PN now established as the reference standard for most localized renal masses. However, it is still unclear whether PN provides an overall survival benefit in patients with a normal contralateral kidney. While early studies seemingly demonstrated the importance of minimizing warm-ischemia time during PN, multiple new investigations over the last 10 years have proven that parenchymal mass lost is the most important predictor of new baseline renal function. Minimizing loss of parenchymal mass during resection and reconstruction is the most important controllable aspect of long-term post-operative renal function preservation.
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- Andrew M Wood
- Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Q Building - Glickman Tower, 2050 East 96th Street, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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- Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Q Building - Glickman Tower, 2050 East 96th Street, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Q Building - Glickman Tower, 2050 East 96th Street, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Q Building - Glickman Tower, 2050 East 96th Street, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Q Building - Glickman Tower, 2050 East 96th Street, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Q Building - Glickman Tower, 2050 East 96th Street, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Q Building - Glickman Tower, 2050 East 96th Street, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Venkatachalapathy VSS, Palathullil DG, Abraham GP. Vascular injury during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a solitary kidney: management, outcome and audit. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1186/s12301-023-00349-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Background
Vascular injury during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is a dreadful complication. Though it is a commonly discussed complication, the literature on the circumstances leading to vascular injury, methods of managing the complication and reporting of final outcomes in those cases are limited. We report a case of vascular injury during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for a hilar tumor in a solitary kidney. We highlight the management of the complication, present the outcome and review the surgical technique.
Case presentation
A 62-year-old male with solitary kidney presented with left renal hilar mass of size 4.4 × 3.8x3.6 cm. The renal nephrometry score was 10ph. The serum creatinine at the time of presentation to the hospital was 1.4 mg/dl. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy was performed. The patient had severe intraoperative bleeding due to a segmental renal artery injury. The bleeding presented after hilar unclamping and was managed by intracorporeal vascular repair. The blood loss was around 500 ml. The postoperative period was uneventful without the need for hemodialysis. The histopathology report was suggestive of clear cell renal cell carcinoma with negative surgical margin. The follow-up magnetic resonance urogram did not show evidence of any arterial pseudoaneurysm or residual/recurrent tumor. At 18-month follow-up, the serum creatinine was 1.9 mg/dl and the patient did not have any complaints.
Conclusions
Complication of vascular injury while performing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for complex hilar tumors should be anticipated beforehand. Contingency plans to tackle this complication must be in place before attempting the surgery. Intracorporeal repair of vascular injury during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is feasible when expertise is available. Low threshold for using endoscopic ultrasound, employing cold ischemia techniques, careful usage of hot cut during tumor resection and complete defatting of the kidney can all be considered ‘safe surgical practices’ during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for complex hilar tumors. Following aforementioned ‘safe surgical practices’ helps in improving the outcomes and reducing the possibility of complication of vascular injury and helps in managing the complication effectively if it happens despite the precautions.
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Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy: single-layer cortical renorrhaphy is associated with reduced rate of renal artery pseudoaneurysm compared to double-layer renorrhaphy. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:31-35. [PMID: 35260969 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-022-01394-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The study compares the outcome of patients who underwent single-layer outer cortical renorraphy (SLOCR) and double-layer cortical renorraphy (DLR) in our institution. The retrospective analysis of 181 patients who underwent RAPN was performed. Propensity score matching was accomplished on 67 patients using age, BMI, size, distance from collecting system, hilar location and pathological stage. Intraoperative factors assessed included warm ischemia time, renorraphy time, blood loss and operative duration (Levey et al. in Clin Chem 53:766-772, 2007) Post-operative hospital stay, complications like renal artery pseudoaneurysm (RAP), hemorrhage, urine leak and reduction in eGFR were measured. The 67 patients in SLOCR group were compared with similar number in the DLR group using propensity score matching. Warm ischemia time (P < .001), renorraphy time (P < .001) and symptomatic pseudoaneurysm (RAP) rate (P < .001) were significantly less in SLOCR group. SLOCR is associated with reduced rate of symptomatic post-operative RAP.
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Farinha R, De Groote R, Zondervan P, Paciotti M, Roozen E, Head S, Sarchi L, Bravi CA, Mottaran A, Puliatti S, De Backer P, De Naeyer G, Mottrie A. Will Renorrhaphy Become Obsolete? Evaluation of a New Hemostatic Sealant. J Endourol 2023; 37:105-111. [PMID: 36006369 DOI: 10.1089/end.2022.0339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background: In robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) renorrhaphy is used to achieve hemostatic control of the tumoral resection bed, with detrimental impact on renal function. Hemostatic agents are used to achieve rapid and optimal hemostasis. GATT-Patch is a new hemostatic sealant that has already demonstrated promising results. Objective: Compare GATT-Patch and standard renorrhaphy in terms of hemostatic capacity, ischemia time, and prevention of urinary leakage after RAPN in a porcine model. Design, Setting, and Participants: In this preclinical randomized controlled trial, four pigs underwent 32 RAPNs. After resection, GATT-Patch application and performance of classic renorrhaphy were randomized. After the procedure, the resection bed was reinspected. A necropsy study evaluated the adhesiveness of the patch, and retrograde pyelography was performed to determine the leakage burst pressure. Intervention: Application of GATT-Patch and performance of classic renorrhaphy were randomized and surgeons blinded to the hemostatic technique to be performed. Outcome Measurements and Statistical Analysis: Warm ischemia, hemostatic control, active bleeding during hemostatic control, total procedure time, bleeding at reinspection, and presence of urinary leakage on retrograde pyelography were recorded. Continuous variables were compared using the Student t-test. Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square or Fisher's exact test. Results and Limitations: GATT-Patch reduced warm ischemia time (WIT), time to achieve hemostatic control, active bleeding time, and total procedure time, achieving hemostasis in 100% of the cases. Rebleeding at reinspection occurred in 0% of the GATT-Patch group. Renal parenchyma damage was observed in 100% of renorrhaphy cases and in 0% of GATT-Patch cases. Conclusions: GATT-Patch guaranteed optimal hemostasis and urine sealant effect after RAPN in porcine models. Compared to renorrhaphy, we observed a reduction in WIT, total procedure time, and potential reduction in healthy parenchyma loss. Patient Summary: GATT-Patch stops bleeding and provides hemostasis faster than suturing after resection of portions of the kidney in pigs. It might be tested in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer.
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- Rui Farinha
- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Urology, OLV, Aalst, Belgium.,Urology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal.,Urology Department, Lusíadas Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Urology, OLV, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Urology, OLV, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy.,Department of Urology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,GATT Technologies BV, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- GATT Technologies BV, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Urology, OLV, Aalst, Belgium
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- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Urology, OLV, Aalst, Belgium.,Division of Oncology/Unit of Urology, URI, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Urology, OLV, Aalst, Belgium.,Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Urology, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Urology, OLV, Aalst, Belgium
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- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Urology, OLV, Aalst, Belgium
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Bertolo R, Cipriani C, Vittori M, Campi R, Garisto J, Di Dio M, Annino F, Bove P. Robotic Off-Clamp Simple Enucleation Single-Layer Renorrhaphy Partial Nephrectomy (ROSS): Surgical Insights after an Initial Experience. J Clin Med 2022; 12:jcm12010198. [PMID: 36614999 PMCID: PMC9821137 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12010198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Robotic technology allows the beginner surgeon to approach minimally-invasive partial nephrectomy (PN) avoiding the otherwise long learning curve of pure laparoscopy. The present video-article reported the surgical technique and the outcomes of the first 11 cases performed by a young surgeon starting with the experience of robotic PN. Transperitoneal robotic PN, with an off-clamp approach, a simple enucleation technique, and a single-layer medullar renorrhaphy was performed uneventfully in all cases but one, with comparable outcomes to the available literature. With the present experience, we are trying to give the reader a different point of view of the current knowledge. In our series, off-clamp robotic PN was not chosen while looking for a better functional outcome, but rather as a "forced" choice within the specific "in training" setting the interventions were performed in. We underline how the off-clamp approach was the way to cut out the potential for vascular complications derived from the application/removal of the clamp itself on the renal artery. Indeed, when Scanlan bulldogs are not available, one of the limits of robotic PN is that the first surgeon is not autonomous in placing/removing the clamp. We found that tumour enucleation resection technique had the perfect synergistic effect in maximizing the perioperative vision, and thus the safety, notwithstanding the clampless approach.
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- Riccardo Bertolo
- Department of Urology, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-063-997-6504
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- Department of Urology, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Veteran Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA 02130, USA
- Division of Urology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Urology, SS Annunziata Hospital, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Urology Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Sud-Est, San Donato Hospital, 52100 Arezzo, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
- Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Bertolo R, Bove P, Sandri M, Celia A, Cindolo L, Cipriani C, Falsaperla M, Leonardo C, Mari A, Parma P, Veccia A, Veneziano D, Minervini A, Antonelli A. Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing On-clamp Versus Off-clamp Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Small Renal Masses (CLOCK II Laparoscopic Study): A Intention-to-treat Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes. EUR UROL SUPPL 2022; 46:75-81. [PMID: 36506251 PMCID: PMC9732468 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2022.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background Recent randomized trials (RCTs) in the field of robotic partial nephrectomy (PN) showed no significant differences in perioperative outcomes between the off- and on-clamp approaches. Objective To compare the perioperative outcomes of on- versus off-clamp pure laparoscopic PN (LPN). Design setting and participants A multi-institutional analysis of the on- versus off-clamp approach during LPN in the setting of an RCT (CLOCK II trial; ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02287987) was performed. Intervention Off- versus on-clamp LPN. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis Baseline patient and tumor variables, and peri- and postoperative data were collected. Randomized allocation with a 1:1 ratio was assigned. Surgical strategy for managing the renal pedicle was dictated by the study protocol. In the off-clamp arm, the renal artery had to remain unclamped for the duration of the whole procedure. Reporting the intention-to-treat analysis is the purpose of the study. Results and limitations The study recruited 249 patients. Of them, 123 and 126 were randomized and allocated into the on- and off-clamp treatment groups, respectively. Treatment groups were comparable at baseline after randomization with respect to patients' demographics, comorbidities, renal function, and tumor size and complexity. A univariable analysis found no differences in the perioperative outcomes between the groups, including median (interquartile range) estimated blood loss (150 [100-200] vs 150 [100-250] ml, p = 0.2), grade ≥2 complication rate as classified according to the Clavien-Dindo system (5.7% vs 4.8%, p = 0.6), and positive surgical margin rate (8.2% vs 3.5% for the on- vs off-clamp group, p = 0.1). No differences were found in terms of the 1st (81.3 [66.7-94.3] vs 85.3 [71.0-97.7] ml/min, p = 0.2) and 5th postoperative days estimated glomerular filtration rate (83.3 [70.5-93.7] vs 83.4 [68.6-139.3] ml/min, p = 0.2). A multivariable analysis found each +1 increase in RENAL score corresponded to an increase in the protection from the occurrence of complications (odds ratio [OR] 0.72, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.54-0.97, p = 0.034), while each +1 cm increase in tumor size corresponded to an increase in the risk of blood transfusion (OR 1.39, 95% CI 1.14-1.70, p = 0.001). Conclusions In the setting of an RCT, no differences were found in the perioperative and early functional outcomes between on- and off-clamp LPN. Patient summary In this study, we investigated, by means of a randomized trial, whether avoiding the clamping of renal artery during laparoscopic resection of renal mass is able to translate into benefits. We found no differences in terms of safety, efficacy, and renal function from the standard approach, which includes arterial clamping.
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Affiliation(s)
- Riccardo Bertolo
- Urology Department, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, Rome, Italy,Corresponding author. “San Carlo di Nancy” Hospital – GVM Care & Research, Via Aurelia 275, 00165 Rome, Italy. Tel. +390639976504.
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- Urology Department, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, Rome, Italy,Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Data Methods and System Statistical Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Bassiano Hospital, Bassano Del Grappa, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Villa Stuart Private Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Urology Department, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Ospedale “Carlo Poma” Mantova, Mantova, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Spedali Civili Hospital, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, O.O. Riuniti BMM, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata of Verona, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Spedali Civili Hospital, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy,Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata of Verona, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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The Outcome of Sutureless in Partial Nephrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:5260131. [PMID: 36193318 PMCID: PMC9526602 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5260131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Purpose To compare the effect of sutureless versus standard suture (double-layer suture) during renorrhaphy in laparoscopic or robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy on perioperative and renal function outcomes. Methods PubMed, Embase, and other sources were searched for randomized controlled trials or retrospective studies comparing sutureless partial nephrectomy versus standard suture partial nephrectomy. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed by two reviewers independently. Results Five retrospective studies were included with a total of 634 patients. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the decline of estimated glomerular filtration rate (I2 = 98.5%; WMD, -4.19 ml/min; 95% CI, -7.64 to -0.73; P < 0.001) and no significant difference in postoperative complications (I2 = 0; RR, 1.31; 95% CI, 0.61 to 2.81; P = 0.623). A significant advantage in terms of operating time (I2 = 53.9%; WMD, -29.08 min; 95% CI, -33.06 to -25.10; P = 0.069) and warm ischemia time (I2 = 38.5%; WMD, -6.17 min; 95% CI, -6.99 to -5.36; P = 0.165) favored sutureless, while there was no significant difference in blood loss (I2 = 58.1%; WMD, 3.10 ml; 95% CI, -39.18 to 45.38; P = 0.049). Conclusion Sutureless during renorrhaphy is feasible and safe compared with standard suture. Sutureless can shorten the operating time and warm ischemia time without increasing postoperative complications, and thus, it protects renal function.
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Kubota M, Yamasaki T, Murata S, Abe Y, Tohi Y, Mine Y, Hagimoto H, Kokubun H, Suzuki I, Tsutsumi N, Inoue K, Kawakita M. Surgical and functional outcomes of robot-assisted versus laparoscopic partial nephrectomy with cortical renorrhaphy omission. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13000. [PMID: 35906380 PMCID: PMC9338244 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17496-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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To evaluate the surgical and functional outcomes between robot-assisted (CRO-RAPN) vs. laparoscopic (CRO-LPN) methods of cortical-renorrhaphy-omitting partial nephrectomy. Between July 2012 and June 2020, patients with localized clinical T1-2 renal masses who underwent CRO-RAPN or CRO-LPN were reviewed. The outcomes of the two groups were compared using propensity-score matching. Trifecta was defined as negative surgical margin, warm ischemic time < 25 min, and absence of complications of Clavien-Dindo grade III or more until three months postoperatively. The preservation rate of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was evaluated at six months postoperatively. Among 291 patients (CRO-RAPN, n = 210; CRO-LPN, n = 81) included in the study, 150 matched pairs of patients were analyzed. Compared to the CRO-LPN group, the CRO-RAPN group was associated with shorter warm ischemic time (13 min vs. 20 min, P < 0.001), shorter total operation time (162 min vs. 212 min, P < 0.001), less estimated blood loss (40 mL vs. 119 mL, P = 0.002), lower incidence of overall complications (3% vs. 16%, P = 0.001), higher preservation rate of eGFR at six months postoperatively (93% vs. 89%, P = 0.003), and higher trifecta achievement rate (84% vs. 64%, P = 0.004). CRO-RAPN contributed to shorter warm ischemic time, less blood loss, fewer complications, and higher preservation of renal function, all of which allowed this technique to achieve a higher rate of trifecta compared to CRO-LPN.
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- Masashi Kubota
- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan.
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe City Medical Centre General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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Bertolo R, Bove P, Sandri M, Cindolo L, Annino F, Leonardo C, Parma P, Nucciotti R, Porreca A, Falsaperla M, Veneziano D, Celia A, Schips L, Simeone C, Carini M, Minervini A, Antonelli A. Cross-analysis of two randomized controlled trials to compare pure versus robot-assisted laparoscopic approach during off-clamp partial nephrectomy. Minerva Urol Nephrol 2022; 74:5-10. [PMID: 35272452 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.22.04779-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Riccardo Bertolo
- Department of Urology, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, Rome, Italy -
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- Department of Urology, San Carlo di Nancy Hospital, Rome, Italy.,Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
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- Data Methods and System Statistical Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Villa Stuart Private Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Carlo Poma Hospital, Mantova, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Polyclinic of Abano, Abano Terme, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, O.O. Riuniti BMM, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Bassiano Hospital, Bassano Del Grappa, Vicenza, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, SS Annunziata Hospital, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Spedali Civili Hospital, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Antonelli A, Mari A, Tafuri A, Tellini R, Capitanio U, Gontero P, Grosso AA, Li Marzi V, Longo N, Porpiglia F, Porreca A, Rocco B, Simeone C, Schiavina R, Schips L, Siracusano S, Terrone C, Ficarra V, Carini M, Minervini A. Prediction of significant renal function decline after open, laparoscopic, and robotic partial nephrectomy: External validation of the Martini's nomogram on the RECORD2 project cohort. Int J Urol 2022; 29:525-532. [PMID: 35236009 DOI: 10.1111/iju.14831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Martini et al. developed a nomogram to predict significant (>25%) renal function loss after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy and identified four risk categories. We aimed to externally validate Martini's nomogram on a large, national, multi-institutional data set including open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. METHODS Data of 2584 patients treated with partial nephrectomy for renal masses at 26 urological Italian centers (RECORD2 project) were collected. Renal function was assessed at baseline, on third postoperative day, and then at 6, 12, 24, and 48 months postoperatively. Multivariable models accounting for variables included in the Martini's nomogram were applied to each approach predicting renal function loss at all the specific timeframes. RESULTS Multivariable models showed high area under the curve for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy at 6- and 12-month (87.3% and 83.6%) and for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (83.2% and 75.4%), whereas area under the curves were lower in open partial nephrectomy (78.4% and 75.2%). The predictive ability of the model decreased in all the surgical approaches at 48 months from surgery. Each Martini risk group showed an increasing percentage of patients developing a significant renal function reduction in the open, laparoscopic and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy group, as well as an increased probability to develop a significant estimated glomerular filtration rate reduction in the considered time cutoffs, although the predictive ability of the classes was <70% at 48 months of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Martini's nomogram is a valid tool for predicting the decline in renal function at 6 and 12 months after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, whereas it showed a lower performance at longer follow-up and in patients treated with open approach at all these time cutoffs.
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- Alessandro Antonelli
- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Division of Experimental Oncology, Urological Research Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Sciences, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Studies of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Sciences, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Studies of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Robotic Urologic Surgery, Abano Terme Hospital, Abano Terme, Italy
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- Urology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Spedali Civili Hospital, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Experimental, Diagnostic, and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti, Urology Unit, SS. Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Policlinico San Martino Hospital, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Human and Paediatric Pathology, Gaetano Barresi, Urologic Section, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Impact of surgical approach and resection technique on the risk of Trifecta Failure after partial nephrectomy for highly complex renal masses. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 48:687-693. [PMID: 34862095 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.11.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to compare the outcomes of open vs robotic partial nephrectomy (PN), focusing on predictors of Trifecta failure in patients with highly complex renal masses. PATIENTS AND METHODS We queried the prospectively collected database from the SIB International Consortium, including 507 consecutive patients with cT1-2N0M0 renal masses treated at 16 high-volume referral centres, to select those with highly complex (PADUA score ≥10) tumors undergoing PN. RT was classified as enucleation, enucleoresection or resection according to the SIB score. Trifecta was defined as achievement of negative surgical margins, no acute kidney injury and no Clavien-Dindo grade ≥2 postoperative surgical complications. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess independent predictors of Trifecta failure. RESULTS 113 patients were included. Patients undergoing open PN (n = 47, 41.6%) and robotic PN (n = 66, 58.4%) were comparable in baseline characteristics. RT was classified as enucleation, enucleoresection and resection in 46.9%, 34.0% and 19.1% of open PN, and in 50.0%, 40.9% and 9.1% of robotic PN (p = 0.28). Trifecta was achieved in significantly more patients after robotic PN (69.7% vs. 42.6%, p = 0.004). On multivariable analysis, surgical approach (open vs robotic, OR: 2.62; 95%CI: 1.11-6.15, p = 0.027) and tumor complexity (OR for each additional unit of the PADUA score: 2.27; 95%CI: 1.27-4.06, p = 0.006) were significant predictors of Trifecta failure, while RT was not. The study is limited by lack of randomization; as such, selection bias and confounding cannot be entirely ruled out. CONCLUSIONS Tumor complexity and surgical approach were independent predictors of Trifecta failure after PN for highly complex renal masses.
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Mari A, Tellini R, Antonelli A, Porpiglia F, Schiavina R, Amparore D, Bertini R, Brunocilla E, Capitanio U, Checcucci E, Da Pozzo L, Di Maida F, Fiori C, Furlan M, Gontero P, Longo N, Roscigno M, Simeone C, Siracusano S, Ficarra V, Carini M, Minervini A. A Nomogram for the Prediction of Intermediate Significant Renal Function Loss After Robot-assisted Partial Nephrectomy for Localized Renal Tumors: A Prospective Multicenter Observational Study (RECORd2 Project). Eur Urol Focus 2021; 8:980-987. [PMID: 34561199 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2021.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is increasingly adopted for the treatment of localized renal tumors; however, rates and predictors of significant renal function (RF) loss after RAPN are still poorly investigated, especially at a long-term evaluation. OBJECTIVE To analyze the predictive factors and develop a clinical nomogram for predicting the likelihood of ultimate RF loss after RAPN. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS We prospectively evaluated all patients treated with RAPN in a multicenter series (RECORd2 project). OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Significant RF loss was defined as >25% reduction in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) from preoperative assessment at 48th month follow-up after surgery. Uni- and multivariable logistic regression analyses for RF loss were performed. The area under the receiving operator characteristic curve (AUC) was used to quantify predictive discrimination. A nomogram was created from the multivariable model. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS A total of 981 patients were included. The median age at surgery was 64.2 (interquartile range [IQR] 54.3-71.4) yr, and 62.4% of patients were male. The median Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) was 1 (IQR 0-2), 12.9% of patients suffered from diabetes mellitus, and 18.6% of patients showed peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The median Preoperative Aspects and Dimensions Used for an Anatomical (PADUA) score was 7 (IQR 7-9). Imperative indications to partial nephrectomy were present in 3.6% of patients. Significant RF loss at 48th month postoperative evaluation was registered in 108 (11%) patients. At multivariable analysis, age (p = 0.04), female gender (p < 0.0001), CCI (p < 0.0001), CCI (p < 0.0001), diabetes (p < 0.0001), PVD (p < 0.0001), eGFR (p = 0.02), imperative (p = 0.001) surgical indication, and PADUA score (p < 0.0001) were found to be predictors of RF loss. The developed nomogram including these variables showed an AUC of 0.816. CONCLUSIONS We developed a clinical nomogram for the prediction of late RF loss after RAPN using preoperative and surgical variables from a large multicenter dataset. PATIENT SUMMARY We developed a nomogram that could represent a clinical tool for early detection of patients at the highest risk of significant renal function impairment after robotic conservative surgery for renal tumors.
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- Andrea Mari
- Department of Urology, Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (A.O.U.I.), Verona, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, School of Medicine, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Experimental, Diagnostic, and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, School of Medicine, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Division of Experimental Oncology, URI-Urological Research Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Experimental, Diagnostic, and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Division of Experimental Oncology, URI-Urological Research Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, School of Medicine, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, School of Medicine, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Spedali Civili Hospital, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Sciences, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Studies of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Spedali Civili Hospital, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (A.O.U.I.), Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human and Paediatric Pathology, Gaetano Barresi, Urologic Section, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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Nakamura M, Ambe Y, Teshima T, Shirakawa N, Inatsu H, Amakawa R, Inoue Y, Yoshimatsu T, Imai S, Kusakabe M, Morikawa T, Kameyama S, Shiga Y. Assessment of surgical outcomes of off-clamp open partial nephrectomy without renorrhaphy for ≥T1b renal tumours. Int J Clin Oncol 2021; 26:1955-1960. [PMID: 34136964 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-021-01966-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the surgical outcomes of off-clamp open partial nephrectomy without renorrhaphy. In the era of robot-assisted surgeries, open partial nephrectomy remains a surgical option for ≥ T1b renal tumours. Although the necessity of renal pedicle clamping and renorrhaphy in open partial nephrectomy for larger tumours remains to be discussed, reports on this issue are rare. METHODS Twenty-seven open partial nephrectomies for ≥ T1b renal tumours were performed without renal pedicle clamping or renorrhaphy. A soft coagulation system was used to control bleeding from the resection bed. Surgical results, complications, and predictors of perioperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) preservation at 1 month and 3 months after surgery were analysed. RESULTS The median estimated volume of blood loss was 420 mL. The rates of perioperative eGFR preservation were 88.9 and 87.3% at 1 and 3 months after surgery, respectively. Tumour size was an independent predictor of perioperative eGFR preservation at 1 month after surgery, whereas age and exophytic/endophytic properties of the tumour were independent predictors of perioperative eGFR preservation at 3 months after surgery. CONCLUSION Open partial nephrectomy without renal pedicle clamping or renorrhaphy could be safely performed for ≥ T1b renal tumours, even when tumours were entirely endophytic and located close to the renal pedicle. Mild perioperative eGFR reduction was observed. Although surgical indications should be carefully considered in these cases, off-clamp open partial nephrectomy without renorrhaphy is a feasible procedure for patients with ≥ T1b renal tumours.
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- Masaki Nakamura
- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan.
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Urology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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Campi R, Sessa F, Rivetti A, Pecoraro A, Barzaghi P, Morselli S, Polverino P, Nicoletti R, Li Marzi V, Spatafora P, Sebastianelli A, Gacci M, Vignolini G, Serni S. Case Report: Optimizing Pre- and Intraoperative Planning With Hyperaccuracy Three-Dimensional Virtual Models for a Challenging Case of Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Two Complex Renal Masses in a Horseshoe Kidney. Front Surg 2021; 8:665328. [PMID: 34136528 PMCID: PMC8200488 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.665328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Objective: To report a case of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) for two highly complex renal tumors in a patient with a Horseshoe kidney (HSK), focusing on the utility of hyperaccuracy three-dimensional (HA3D) virtual models for accurate preoperative and intraoperative planning of the procedure. Methods: A 74-year-old Caucasian male patient was referred to our Unit for incidental detection of two complex renal masses in the left portion of a HSK. The 50 × 55 mm, larger, predominantly exophytic renal mass was located at the middle-lower pole of the left-sided kidney (PADUA score 9). The 16 × 17 mm, smaller, hilar renal mass was located at the middle-higher pole of the left-sided kidney (PADUA score 9). Contrast-enhanced CT scan images in DICOM format were processed using a dedicated software to achieve a HA3D virtual reconstructions. RAPN was performed by a highly experienced surgeon using the da Vinci Si robotic platform with a three-arm configuration. A selective delayed clamping strategy was adopted for resection of the larger renal mass while a clampless strategy was adopted for the smaller renal mass. An enucleative resection strategy was pursued for both tumors. Results: The overall operative time was 150 min, with a warm ischemia time of 21 min. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were recorded. Final resection technique according to the SIB score was pure enucleation for both masses. At histopathological analysis, both renal masses were clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) (stage pT1bNxMx and pT3aNxMx for the larger and smaller mass, respectively). At a follow-up of 7 months, there was no evidence of local or systemic recurrence. Conclusions: Surgical management of complex renal masses in patients with HSKs is challenging and decision-making is highly nuanced. To optimize postoperative outcomes, proper surgical experience and careful preoperative planning are key. In this regard, 3D models can play a crucial role to refine patient counseling, surgical decision-making, and pre- and intraoperative planning during RAPN, tailoring surgical strategies and techniques according to the single patient's anatomy.
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- Riccardo Campi
- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Zhang F, Gao S, Zhao Y, Wu B, Chen X. Comparison of Sutureless and Conventional Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: A Propensity Score-Matching Analysis. Front Oncol 2021; 11:649356. [PMID: 33763380 PMCID: PMC7982573 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.649356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Objective: To compare the functional outcome, safety and efficacy of sutureless and conventional laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Methods: After the inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, our study reviewed 379 patients with T1 stage renal tumors. We applied propensity score matching (PSM) to limit potential baseline confusion. Perioperative and functional outcomes between sutureless laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (sLPN) and conventional laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (cLPN) groups were compared and analyzed before and after PSM. Results: Of our 379 patients with T1 stage renal tumors, 199 and 180 were identified in the cLPN and sLPN groups, respectively. After applying PSM with preoperative features, 116 patients in the cLNP group were paired to 116 patients in the sLNP group. We found that all differences in preoperative baseline characteristics disappeared. All the preoperative characteristics (age, gender, tumor diameter, RENAL nephrometry score, side, preoperative eGFR, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ASA score) were not statistically different between the two groups. The operative time (OT) (p < 0.001) and warm ischemia time (WIT) (p < 0.001) of the sLPN group were of shorter duration than that of the cLPN group. The eGFR baseline was almost equal, but there was a statistically smaller decrease in eGFR in the sLPN than in the cLPN group 1 week after surgery (14.3 vs. 7.4, p < 0.001) and after 6 months (11.9 vs. 5.0, p < 0.001). After both preoperative features and WIT were included in PSM, fifty-one pairs of patients were identified between the groups, the WIT difference between them disappeared, while the decrease in eGFR between the groups remained as it was previously at 1 week (15.4 vs. 8.6, p < 0.001) and at 6 months (13.0 vs. 6.2, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Sutureless laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is as safe and effective as conventional laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, and compared to cLPN, sLPN can effectively reduce the WIT, retain more renal parenchyma and protect renal function.
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- Feng Zhang
- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The People's Hospital of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Autorino R, Porpiglia F. Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy: a new era in nephron sparing surgery. World J Urol 2021; 38:1085-1086. [PMID: 32189090 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03164-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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- Riccardo Autorino
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, VCU Health, PO Box 980118, Richmond, VA, 23298-0118, USA.
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, University of Turin, San Luigi Hospital, Orbassano, Italy
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Partial nephrectomy (PN) is increasingly considered the gold standard treatment for localized renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) where technically feasible. The advantage of nephron-sparing surgery lies in preservation of parenchyma and hence renal function. However, this advantage is counterbalanced with increased surgical risk. In recent years with the popularization of minimally invasive partial nephrectomy (laparoscopic and robotic), the contemporary role of open PN (OPN) has changed. OPN has several advantages, particularly in complex patients such as those with a solitary kidney, multi-focal tumors, and significant surgical history, as well as providing improved application of renoprotective measures. As such, it is a technique that remains relevant in current urology practice. In this article we discuss the evidence, indications, operative considerations and surgical technique, along with the role of OPN in contemporary nephron-sparing surgery.
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- Ellen O'Connor
- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Australia.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Australia.,North Eastern Urology, Heidelberg, Australia
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Urology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Australia
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Bukavina L, Mishra K, Calaway A, Ponsky L. Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Update on Techniques. Urol Clin North Am 2020; 48:81-90. [PMID: 33218596 DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2020.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Surgical techniques for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy are driven by the aims of simplifying the most challenging surgical steps, maximizing functional and oncologic outcomes, and consistently pushing the envelope on possibilities. Over the past several years, we have seen an emergence in not only innovation in surgical technique, and robotic platforms, but integration of a variety of imaging techniques. We believe with developing robotic expertise, practicing urologists will continue to push the envelope in nephron preservation and complication-free recovery.
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- Laura Bukavina
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Urology Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Urology Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Urology Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Suite 411, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
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Cacciamani GE, Tafuri A, Iwata A, Iwata T, Medina L, Gill K, Nassiri N, Yip W, de Castro Abreu A, Gill I. Quality Assessment of Intraoperative Adverse Event Reporting During 29 227 Robotic Partial Nephrectomies: A Systematic Review and Cumulative Analysis. Eur Urol Oncol 2020; 3:780-783. [PMID: 32474006 DOI: 10.1016/j.euo.2020.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The definition of intraoperative adverse events (IAEs) still lacks standardization, hampering the assessment of surgical performance in this regard. Over the years, efforts to address this issue have been carried out to improve the reporting of outcomes. In 2019, the European Association of Urology (EAU) proposed a standardized reporting tool for IAEs in urology. The objective of the present study is to distill systematically published data on IAEs in patients undergoing robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) for renal masses to answer three key questions (KQs). (KQ1) Which system is used to report the IAEs? (KQ2) What is the frequency of IAEs? (KQ3) What types of IAEs are reported? A comprehensive systematic review of all English-language publications on RPN was carried out. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to evaluate PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases (from January 1, 2000 to January 1, 2019). Quality of reporting and grading complications were assessed according to the EAU recommendations. Globally, 59 (35.3%) and 108 (64.7%) studies reported zero and one or more IAEs, respectively. Overall, 761 (2.6%) patients reported at least one IAE. Intraoperative bleeding is reported as the most common IAE (58%). Our analysis showed no improvement in reporting and grading of IAEs over time. PATIENT SUMMARY: Up to now, an agreement regarding the definition and reporting of intraoperative adverse events (IAEs) in the literature has not been achieved. The aim of this study is to evaluate the reporting of IAEs in patients undergoing robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) after a systematic review of the literature. More rigorous reporting of IAEs during RPN is needed to measure their impact on patients' perioperative care.
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- Giovanni E Cacciamani
- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Alrishan Alzouebi I, Williams A, Thiagarjan NR, Kumar M. Omitting Cortical Renorrhaphy in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Is it Safe? A Single Center Large Case Series. J Endourol 2020; 34:840-846. [PMID: 32316759 DOI: 10.1089/end.2020.0121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Introduction: Preserving renal function after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is important and influenced by the technique of renal reconstruction among other parameters, including ischemia time and amount of healthy renal tissue resected. It is believed that reconstruction with a second layer of cortical renorrhaphy is necessary to prevent urinary leaks and postoperative bleeding, but this is associated with the potential loss of healthy renal parenchyma and may result in worse outcomes postoperatively. Purpose: To assess the safety of omitting cortical renorrhaphy during RAPN. Patients and Methods: A retrospective analysis of 146 consecutive patients undergoing a RAPN with single or double layer renorrhaphy at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital from 2014 to 2019. Data obtained included: Patient demographics, tumor RENAL nephrometry, Perioperative parameters; blood loss, duration, and warm ischemia time (WIT), Postop complications, change in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (pre and 3 months postop), length of stay, and oncologic outcomes. Results: In total 146 patients were identified. One hundred-six had double renorrhaphy and 40 inner layer only renorrhaphy. No significant differences were seen between these two cohorts in terms of patient demographics, RENAL nephrometry score, tumor size, or location. Perioperative parameters showed a reduced duration of surgery in the single renorrhaphy group with a mean of 125 minutes compared to143 minutes in the double renorrhaphy (p = 0.006) and a tendency toward a shorter WIT of 12.9 minutes vs 14.0 minutes reaching borderline statistical significance (p = 0.05) but no difference in blood loss volume (p = 0.25). Postoperatively there was no statistical difference in the length of hospital stay (p = 0.85), loss in eGFR at 3 months (0.06), or complication (p = 0.56). After a median follow-up of 35 months no recurrences or deaths were observed in either group. Conclusions: Omission of cortical renorrhaphy appears feasible and safe with no urine leaks or excess complications observed.
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- Urology Department, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral, United Kingdom
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- Urology Department, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral, United Kingdom
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- Urology Department, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral, United Kingdom
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Mari A, Tellini R, Di Maida F, Campi R, Barzaghi P, Tasso G, Sforza S, Tuccio A, Siena G, Masieri L, Carini M, Minervini A. Predictors of early postoperative and mid-term functional outcomes in patients treated with Endoscopic Robot-Assisted Simple Enucleation (ERASE): results from a tertiary referral center. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 2019; 72:490-497. [PMID: 31833727 DOI: 10.23736/s0393-2249.19.03640-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the early and mid-term functional outcomes of Endoscopic Robot Assisted Simple Enucleation (ERASE) verified through a standardized tumor-resection reporting system (Surface Intermediate Base [SIB] score) and to investigate for predictors of renal function (RF) loss in patients with T1 renal tumors treated in a tertiary referral institution. METHODS Data of 553 patients treated with ERASE were analyzed. Only patients with SIB score of 0-1 and negative oncological follow-up were included. A ≥25% drop from baseline of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was considered as a clinically meaningful functional loss. Multivariable regression models tested the relation between clinical features and RF loss at postoperative day (POD) 3 and at last follow-up. RESULTS Overall, 347 patients with SIB 0-1 entered the study. A RF drop ≥25% was observed in 178 (37%) patients in POD 3 and in 91 (18.9%) patients at a median follow-up of 36 months, respectively. At multivariable analysis, age at surgery and PADUA score were significant predictive factors of clinically significant RF loss at POD 3, while age at surgery, female gender, higher BMI, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and preoperative eGFR were significant predictors of RF loss at last follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Age at surgery and higher PADUA score are significant predictors of early postoperative RF loss after ERASE for T1 renal tumors, while age at surgery, female gender, higher BMI, CCI and baseline RF significantly affect mid-term RF. Larger studies and a longer follow-up are needed to confirm these results.
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- Andrea Mari
- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy - .,Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Shatagopam K, Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Renorrhaphy techniques and effect on renal function with robotic partial nephrectomy. World J Urol 2019; 38:1109-1112. [PMID: 31792576 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-03033-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The role of robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) is becoming increasingly prevalent in managing small renal masses. Renal functional outcomes have been reported with relation to the amount of healthy renal parenchyma resected and ischemia time; however, there is limited data on the effect of renorrhaphy on long-term renal function. Our aim is to evaluate the impact of renorrhaphy technique on renal functional outcomes. METHODS A nonsystematic literature review was performed to retrieve articles assessing renorrhaphy techniques and renal function outcomes, specifically focusing on single-layer vs. traditional two-layer renorrhaphy. RESULTS Performing single-layer renorrhaphy while omitting cortical renorrhaphy appears to improve renal function postoperatively, based on very limited studies in the literature that were evaluated. CONCLUSION Single-layer renorrhaphy may be associated with improved postoperative renal function and could prove to be useful in patients with chronic renal insufficiency or solitary kidney. The ongoing clinical trial NCT02131376 may provide further information on the impact of renorrhaphy technique on long-term renal function.
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- Kashyap Shatagopam
- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 420, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 420, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 420, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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