Recommendations and optimal approaches to robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy: A consensus of Brazilian experts.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is established as the gold standard approach to treating small renal masses. However, numerous technical challenges and concepts related to this approach are still under discussion and are not consensus among surgeons from different centers. We performed an online questionnaire with multiple topics about RAPN and selected high-volume surgeons from referral centers in Brazil to achieve a consensus.

Methods

We implemented an online consensus of 29 experts selected based on surgical expertise and competence in analyzing the published literature. Based on the collected literature and current Guidelines (NCCN, AUA, and EAU) we created a questionnaire with 131 questions and administered it to all participants. The statements an

SUBMITTER: Faria EF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12327267 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature