Comparing robotic and open partial nephrectomy under the prism of surgical precision: a meta-analysis of the average blood loss rate as a novel variable.

Exploration of surgical precision in robotic procedures is extensive, yet lacks a unified framework for comparability. This study examines tissue handling precision by comparing the per-minute blood loss rate between robotic and open partial nephrectomy. A literature search from August 2022 to June 2024 identified 43 relevant studies providing data on estimated blood loss and procedure duration.

Considering "Trifecta" as a Single Outcome when Comparing Robotic With Open Partial Nephrectomy: A Mathematical Model of Volume Conservation and Systematic Review.

Background/aim: Trifecta represents a composite outcome reflecting the quality level of treatment in nephron sparing surgery. However, there is substantial heterogeneity concerning the criteria required for its fulfilment. The present study aimed to highlight the potential of a unified view for the different definitions of trifecta when comparing robotic and open approaches in partial nephrectomy.

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the retroperitoneum - a rare vascular tumor.

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular tumor, affecting the liver, the lungs and the bones most frequently. It has a heterogenous clinical presentation and there is no consensus on optimal treatment. This report aims to present a rare case of a retroperitoneal EHE and to discuss on proper management.