Faculty

Kidney Session II – Retroperitoneal – Single Port

The retroperitoneal approach is technically feasible and safe for treatment of various urologic diseases, resulting in better cosmetic outcomes, lower postoperative analgesic requirements, and faster convalescence than is available with conventional laparoscopy, we will discuss the advantage and disadvantage of retroperitoneal single-site robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (R-SSRPN) using the da Vinci Xi surgical system.

Kidney Session III – Radical Nephrectomy

In select cases and experienced hands, robotic approach offers a reasonable alternative to open surgery without an increased complication rate.