Riccardo Bertolo, Francesco Ditonno, Alessandro Veccia, Vincenzo De Marco, Filippo Migliorini, Antonio Benito Porcaro, Riccardo Rizzetto, Maria Angela Cerruto, Riccardo Autorino, Alessandro Antonelli
Literature meta-analyses comparing transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal approach to robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) suggested some advantages favoring retroperitoneoscopy. Unfortunately, patient-centered data about mobilization, canalization, pain, and use of painkillers remained anecdotally reported. The present analysis aimed to compare transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal RPN focusing on such outcomes. Study data including baseline variables, perioperative, and postoperative outcomes of interest were retrieved from prospectively maintained institutional database (Jan 2018-May 2023) and compared between treatment groups (transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal)...
February 28, 2024: Journal of Robotic Surgery