Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Living Donor Nephrectomy: The University of Florence Technique.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To provide a step-by-step overview of the University of Florence technique for robotic living donor nephrectomy (LDN), focusing on its technical nuances and perioperative outcomes. Methods: A dedicated robotic LDN program at our Institution was codified in 2012. Data from patients undergoing robotic LDN from 2012 to 2019 were prospectively collected. All robotic LDNs were performed by a highly experienced surgeon, using the da Vinci Si robotic platform in a three-arm configuration. In this report we provide a detailed overview of our surgical technique for robotic LDN. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the technical feasibility and safety of the technique, including perioperative surgical complications rate and mid-term functional outcomes. Results

SUBMITTER: Serni S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7844329 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature