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ArticleThe international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS2026

Early Experience With Robotic Kidney Transplantation With Left-Sided Graft Implantation: Technical Considerations and Short-Term Outcomes.

Diego F Chaparro-Zaraza, Haaris Kadri, Amen Kiani, Rossana Maffei, Paolla Hampel, Angela Hill, Neeta Vachharajani, Brendan P Lovasik, Adeel S Khan, Phillipe Abreu

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Diego F Chaparro-ZarazaSection of Abdominal Transplant, Department of General Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1716-9000
Haaris KadriUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4381-5635
Amen KianiSection of Abdominal Transplant, Department of General Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1958-4926
Rossana MaffeiDivision of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8218-2723
Paolla HampelSection of Abdominal Transplant, Department of General Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Angela HillSection of Abdominal Transplant, Department of General Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5577-1078
Neeta VachharajaniSection of Abdominal Transplant, Department of General Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4115-2200
Brendan P LovasikSection of Abdominal Transplant, Department of General Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3750-6933
Adeel S KhanSection of Abdominal Transplant, Department of General Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5073-4238
Phillipe AbreuDivision of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6340-7738

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMost reported experience with robotic kidney transplant (RKT) has been limited to right-sided graft implantation, with left-sided implantation considered technically challenging.

methodsWe retrospectively reviewed consecutive left-sided RKTs at two transplant centres (01/2023-02/2026). A standardized operative technique with an accompanying surgical video is presented, and perioperative and postoperative outcomes are analysed.

resultsSeventeen patients underwent left-sided RKT. Fifteen were for retransplants, and two were for contraindications to right-sided implantation. Median warm ischaemia time was 37 min, operative time 229 min, and length of stay 4 days. No conversions to open surgery, intraoperative complications, or major postoperative complications occurred. Delayed graft function developed in five patients. At a median follow-up of 12.1 months, all patients were alive with functioning grafts.

conclusionsRKT with left-sided graft implantation is technically feasible and safe in experienced robotic transplant centres and was associated with favourable short-term outcomes.

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Kidney TransplantationRobotic Surgical ProceduresAdultFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcomeleft‐sided graft implantationminimally‐invasive surgeryredo transplantationrobotic kidney transplantationtransplant roboticsvascular anastomosis

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PMID42592803
PMCPMC13470655

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