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Robotic Partial Nephrectomy

Partial nephrectomy allows removal of small and medium sized kidney masses while preserving the rest of the healthy kidney.

The robotic platform has revolutionised partial nephrectomy surgery and allows surgeons to tackle larger and more complex tumours compared with traditional laparoscopic techniques.

 

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Our approach to Robotic Partial Nephrectomy

The surgery involves 4-5 small incisions in the abdomen and a small camera and robotic arms are used to remove the kidney tumour and repair the defect in the remaining kidney. This minimally invasive or “keyhole” approach, results in a shorter hospital stay, less blood loss, and less post-operative pain versus a traditional open procedure.

The benefit of partial nephrectomy (as opposed to radical nephrectomy) is that kidney function is maximised post-operatively by preserving healthy, unaffected tissue.

This, in turn, has long-term cardiovascular benefits and is particularly important for patients with impaired kidney function or with risk factors for renal impairment. Furthermore, in patients with bilateral kidney tumours, or a tumour in a solitary kidney, then partial nephrectomy is absolutely indicated.

Our experience with Robotic Partial Nephrectomy

At Sydney Urology Group we are able to offer robotic kidney cancer surgery for both private and public patients.

Dr Mehan performs robotic surgery for his private patients at Prince of Wales Private Hospital and Nepean Private Hospital.

Dr Leslie performs robotic surgery for his private patients at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and The Mater Hospital.

Both Dr Mehan and Dr Leslie are privileged to work in the public hospital system and are able to offer robotic kidney cancer surgery at Nepean public hospital and Royal Prince Alfred hospital.

Dr Mehan and Dr Leslie have published state-of-the-art research in robotic partial nephrectomy surgery (link to PDFs)

Our approach to patient care

At Sydney Urology Group we provide a multidisciplinary, patient-centred model of care with our purpose to improve the quality of life for our patients and for the friends and families who are supporting them.

Our approach to patient care

At Sydney Urology Group we provide a multidisciplinary, patient-centred model of care with our purpose to improve the quality of life for our patients and for the friends and families who are supporting them.

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