Abstract
Background: The Hugo™ Robot-Assisted Surgery (RAS) system is a new cutting-edge robotic platform designed for clinical applications. Nevertheless, its application for cystic renal tumors has not yet been thoroughly investigated. In this context, we present an initial series of Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy (RAPN) procedures carried out using the Hugo™ RAS system for cystic renal masses. Methods: Between October 2022 and January 2024, twenty-seven RAPN procedures for renal tumors were performed at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico. Our prospective board-approved dataset was queried for “cystic features” (n = 12). Perioperative data were collected. The eGFR was calculated according to the CKD-EPI formula. Post-operative complications were reported according to the Clavien–Dindo classification. Computed tomography (CT) scans for follow-up were performed according to the EAU guidelines. Trifecta was defined as the coexistence of negative surgical margin status, no Clavien–Dindo grade ≥ 3 complications, and eGFR decline ≤ 30%. Results: All the patients successfully underwent RAPN without the need for conversion or additional port placement. The median docking and console time were 5.5 (IQR, 4–6) and 79.5 min (IQR, 58–91 min), respectively. No intraoperative complications occurred, as well as clashes between instruments or with the bedside assistant. Two minor postoperative complications were recorded (Clavien–Dindo II). At discharge, serum creatinine and eGFR were comparable to preoperative values. Only one patient (8.4%) displayed positive surgical margins. The rate of trifecta achievement was 91.7%. Conclusions: RAPN for cystic renal masses using the novel Hugo™ RAS system can be safely and effectively performed. This robotic system provided satisfactory peri-operative outcomes, preserving renal function and displaying low postoperative complications and a high trifecta rate achievement.
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Prata, F.; Iannuzzi, A.; Tedesco, F.; Ragusa, A.; Civitella, A.; Pira, M.; Fantozzi, M.; Sica, L.; Scarpa, R.M.; Papalia, R.
Surgical Outcomes of Hugo™ RAS Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy for Cystic Renal Masses: Technique and Initial Experience. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 3595.
https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jcm13123595
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Prata F, Iannuzzi A, Tedesco F, Ragusa A, Civitella A, Pira M, Fantozzi M, Sica L, Scarpa RM, Papalia R.
Surgical Outcomes of Hugo™ RAS Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy for Cystic Renal Masses: Technique and Initial Experience. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024; 13(12):3595.
https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jcm13123595
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Prata, Francesco, Andrea Iannuzzi, Francesco Tedesco, Alberto Ragusa, Angelo Civitella, Matteo Pira, Marco Fantozzi, Leonilde Sica, Roberto Mario Scarpa, and Rocco Papalia.
2024. "Surgical Outcomes of Hugo™ RAS Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy for Cystic Renal Masses: Technique and Initial Experience" Journal of Clinical Medicine 13, no. 12: 3595.
https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jcm13123595
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