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Annals of Surgical Oncology
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology 3/2024

08-12-2023 | Nephrectomy | Urologic Oncology

Current Application of Navigation Systems in Robotic-Assisted and Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Focus on the Improvement of Surgical Performance and Outcomes

Authors: Wangmin Liu, MBBS, Enchong Zhang, MD, PhD, Mo Zhang, MD, PhD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 3/2024

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Abstract

Kidney cancer represents the third most prevalent malignancy among all types of genitourinary cancer worldwide. Currently, there is a growing trend of employing partial nephrectomy for the management of large and complex tumors. Surgical outcomes are associated with some amendable surgical factors, including warm ischemic time, pedicle clamping, preserved volume of renal parenchyma, appropriate surgical strategy, and precise resection of the tumor. Improving surgical performance is pivotal for achieving favorable surgical outcomes. Due to advancements in imaging visualization technology and the shift of the medical paradigm toward precision medicine, an increasing number of navigation systems have been implemented in partial nephrectomy procedures. The navigation system can assist surgeons in formulating optimal surgical strategies and enhance the safety, precision, and feasibility of resecting complex renal tumors. In this review, we provide an overview of currently available navigation systems and their feasible applications, with a focus on how they contribute to the improvement of surgical performance and outcomes during robotic-assisted and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
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Metadata
Title
Current Application of Navigation Systems in Robotic-Assisted and Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Focus on the Improvement of Surgical Performance and Outcomes
Authors
Wangmin Liu, MBBS
Enchong Zhang, MD, PhD
Mo Zhang, MD, PhD
Publication date
08-12-2023
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-023-14716-5

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