Does Utilizing IRIS, a Segmented Three-dimensional Model, Increase Surgical Precision During Robotic Partial Nephrectomy?

Purpose: Preservation of renal parenchyma is a major goal when performing a partial nephrectomy. IRIS anatomical visualization software generates a segmented 3D model, allowing improved visualization of the tumor and surrounding structures. We hypothesize that using IRIS intraoperatively during partial nephrectomy on complex tumors increases the precision of surgical procedures and therefore may result in more tissue preservation.