Descriptive analysis of initial experience with partial nephrectomy and retroperitoneal organ surgery using supine anterior retroperitoneal approach with the da Vinci SP robotic system: Pilot cases.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and perioperative outcomes of the supine anterior retroperitoneal approach (SARA) using the da Vinci single-port (SP) robotic system for partial nephrectomy (PN) and retroperitoneal organ surgeries.

Materials and methods

From December 2023 to December 2024, 35 retroperitoneal surgeries, including 25 PN and 10 other procedures (e.g., adrenalectomy, pyeloplasty, ureterectomy), were performed via SARA with the da Vinci SP system by a single surgeon. Patient demographics, operative details, renal function, and postoperative recovery parameters were analyzed.

Results

The mean patient age was 60.3 years, with a body mass index of 24.8. The mean operative time was 203.1 minutes, and mean console time was 141.9 min

SUBMITTER: Bae H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12599428 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature