Robotic versus Standard Laparoscopic Partial/Wedge Nephrectomy: A Comparison of Intraoperative and Perioperative Results from a Single Institution

Abstract

Introducing a robotic interface for laparoscopic partial/wedge resection allowed a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist with limited reconstructive laparoscopic experience to achieve results comparable to those for laparoscopic partial/wedge resection performed by experienced laparoscopic surgeons. In this regard, the learning curve appears truncated, similar to that with robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.