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ArticleCureus2021

A Hemostatic Technique in Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy and Its Impact on Renal Function.

Deepak Raghavan, Mathisekaran Thangarasu, Sanjay Prakash J, Rajesh Paul, Nivash Selvaraj

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Article in Cureus, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Deepak RaghavanUrology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, IND.
Mathisekaran ThangarasuUrology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, IND.
Sanjay Prakash JUrology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, IND.
Rajesh PaulUrology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, IND.
Nivash SelvarajUrology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, IND.
Apollo Hospitals · INApollo Hospitals · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) has become popular in recent years for small renal masses. We describe a technique of suturing renal defects during RAPN that is reliable and quick, does not necessitate the need for hemostatic agents, and reduces perioperative complications. Materials and methods A total of 24 patients who underwent RAPN were included in the study period between 2013 and 2018 and data were analyzed. Perioperative and postoperative outcomes were measured and compared. Results The median tumor size was 4 cm. Median warm ischemia time was 41 minutes (IQR: 38-45 minutes) and estimated blood loss was 150 mL (IQR: 120-200 mL). There were no major intraoperative complications or conversions to open surgery. No urine leaks or postoperative bleedings were observed. Conclusion Our technique is safe and effective. It negates the use of hemostatic agents, decreases perioperative complications, and negates that determination of long-term renal function is not associated with prolonged warm ischemia time alone. Hence, we propose that our technique is safe in partial nephrectomy when the pelvic calyceal system and renal vessels are opened in multiple locations.

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complicationshemostaticpartial nephrectomyrenal functiontumor

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PMCPMC8213237
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