Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic nephroureterectomy; a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is the malignant transformation of urothelial cells, from the renal calyces to the ureteral orifices. While the benefits of minimally invasive nephroureterectomy over their open counterpart have been established, the optimal technique remains a debate. We aimed to assess current evidence in the literature and compare outcomes between robotic-assisted (RANU) and laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (LNU).

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was performed for studies comparing RANU and LNU for bladder cancer. Outcome measurements were recurrence rates (local and distal), positive margins, positive lymph node yield and perioperative outcomes. Meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.

Results

Our res

SUBMITTER: O'Sullivan NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10071076 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature