Robot-assisted versus non-robotic partial nephrectomy for completely endophytic renal tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Jian-Wei Yang, Li Wang, Hong-Man Chen et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis compared robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) with laparoscopic (LPN) and open partial nephrectomy (OPN) for completely endophytic renal tumors (CERTs) in 896 patients. The study found that RAPN was associated with a shorter hospital stay compared to OPN (MD - 1.64 days, P < 0.00001), but no significant differences were observed in operative time or estimated blood loss.
Key findings
- RAPN resulted in a shorter hospital stay compared to OPN (MD - 1.64 days, P < 0.00001).
- No significant difference in operative time was found between RAPN and either LPN or OPN.
- Estimated blood loss did not differ significantly between RAPN and LPN or OPN.
- RAPN showed a borderline significant lower transfusion risk compared to OPN (RR 0.39, P = 0.05).
Why it matters
Understanding the comparative effectiveness of RAPN versus traditional techniques for CERTs can guide surgical decision-making, particularly in optimizing patient recovery and minimizing complications.
What to keep in mind
The evidence was derived from a small number of predominantly observational studies with substantial heterogeneity.