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ArticleWorld journal of nephrology2026

Renal functional and surgical outcomes after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for hilar

Takuto Hara, Kotaro Suzuki, Naoto Wakita, Yasuyoshi Okamura, Hideto Ueki, Yukari Bando, Tomoaki Terakawa, Yoji Hyodo, Koji Chiba, Jun Teishima and 2 more

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Takuto HaraDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan. supermarimo85@carp.kobe-u.ac.jp.
Kotaro SuzukiDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Naoto WakitaDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Yasuyoshi OkamuraDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Hideto UekiDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Yukari BandoDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Tomoaki TerakawaDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Yoji HyodoDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Koji ChibaDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Jun TeishimaDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Akihisa YaoDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.
Hideaki MiyakeDepartment of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 6500017, Hyōgo, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundRobot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is well-suited for managing complex renal tumors, including those located in the renal hilum. However, studies directly comparing RAPN outcomes for hilar and non-hilar tumors, particularly in terms of comprehensive measures, such as trifecta and pentafecta, are still limited.

aimTo evaluate whether tumor location in the renal hilum independently influences surgical and renal functional outcomes after RAPN, as assessed by trifecta and pentafecta criteria.

methodsThis single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated outcomes of RAPN for hilar and non-hilar renal tumors treated from April 2016 to June 2023. Eligible patients had tumors ≤ 7 cm, no metastasis, and at least one year of follow-up. Propensity score matching was applied. Primary endpoints were trifecta and pentafecta achievement. All procedures were performed under ischemia without early unclamping. Multivariate logistic regression identified predictors of outcome achievement.

resultsOf 350 patients, 324 met the inclusion criteria, consisting of 60 hilar and 264 non-hilar tumors. Trifecta achievement was similar between hilar (63.3%) and non-hilar groups (64.0%), with no significant differences in ischemia time, positive margins, or major complications. Pentafecta achievement rates were also similar (20.0% hilar

conclusionRAPN achieved comparable trifecta and pentafecta outcomes for hilar and non-hilar tumors, supporting its viability for complex hilar tumors when appropriate patient selection and surgical experience are ensured.

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Hilar tumorsPentafectaRenal cell carcinomaRENAL nephrometry scoreRobot-assisted partial nephrectomyTrifecta

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PMCPMC13491219

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