Selective Renal Parenchymal Clamping in Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: A Multi-Institutional Experience

Abstract

In our preliminary multi-institutional experience, regional ischemia using a laparoscopic parenchymal clamp is feasible during RALPN for hemostasis. Careful preoperative selection of patients is needed to determine ideal patient and tumor characteristics. Further comparison studies are necessary to determine the true utility of this technique.