Abstract:Main Problem: Robotic-assisted techniques are common for living-donor nephrectomy. While robotic stapling offers increased surgeon control, there is limited comparative data versus laparoscopic linear stapler use for ligation of renal vessels.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 32 consecutive robotic-assisted donor nephrectomies by a single surgeon for perioperative outcomes.
Results: Patients in the robotic stapler (RS; N=20) and laparoscopic stapler (LS; N=12) groups were comparable in terms of… Show more
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