Robotic and open partial nephrectomy for intermediate and high complexity tumors: a matched-pairs comparison of surgical outcomes at a single institution
Zain A. Abedali, M. Francesca Monn, Patrick Huddleston, Brent Cleveland, Jay Sulek, Clinton D. Bahler, Richard S. Foster, Michael O. Koch, Matthew J. Mellon, Hristos Z. Kaimakliotis, Clint Cary, Richard Bihrle, Thomas A. Gardner, Timothy A. Masterson, Ronald S. Boris, Chandru P. Sundaram
Abstract
When matching for tumor and patient complexity, RPN patients had fewer high grade post-operative complications, decreased blood loss, and shorter hospitalizations. RPN is a safe option for patients with intermediate and high complexity tumors.
Topics & Concepts
NephrectomyMedicineInstitutionSurgeryGeneral surgeryInternal medicineKidneySociologySocial scienceRenal cell carcinoma treatmentRenal and related cancersBladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments