Outcomes of Robotic Nephrectomy Including Highest-complexity Cases: Largest Series to Date and Literature Review.

Objective: To review the outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy (RALN) after 101 consecutive cases, the largest reported series to date. The benefit of adding robotic technology to laparoscopic nephrectomy is unclear and controversial. We used robotics for nephrectomy routinely, including for simpler cases rather than laparoscopy, as well as for the most complex nephrectomies rather than open surgery.

Optimization of near infrared fluorescence tumor localization during robotic partial nephrectomy.

Purpose: Near infrared fluorescence allows the differentiation of tumors and normal parenchyma during robotic partial nephrectomy. This may facilitate tumor excision but requires proper dosing of indocyanine green. Under dosing causes inadequate fluorescence of peritumor parenchyma.