Step-by-step: Intra-arterial renal hypothermia during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy

Objective: Renal hypothermia, which can be achieved through several techniques, might allow for longer clamping times in complex robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). Intra-arterial cooling (IAC) through arteriotomy was previously found safe and feasible. It may offer several advantages such as...

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Main Authors: Joris Vangeneugden, Pieter De Backer, Camille Berquin, Saar Vermijs, Peter Dekuyper, Alexandre Mottrie, Charlotte Debbaut, Thierry Quackels, Charles Van Praet, Karel Decaestecker
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author Joris Vangeneugden
Pieter De Backer
Camille Berquin
Saar Vermijs
Peter Dekuyper
Alexandre Mottrie
Charlotte Debbaut
Thierry Quackels
Charles Van Praet
Karel Decaestecker
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Pieter De Backer
Camille Berquin
Saar Vermijs
Peter Dekuyper
Alexandre Mottrie
Charlotte Debbaut
Thierry Quackels
Charles Van Praet
Karel Decaestecker
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description Objective: Renal hypothermia, which can be achieved through several techniques, might allow for longer clamping times in complex robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). Intra-arterial cooling (IAC) through arteriotomy was previously found safe and feasible. It may offer several advantages such as prolonged clamping times and working in a bloodless field, allowing for more nephron-sparing surgery in challenging lesions. We provide a step-by-step video elaborating on the surgical technique of RAPN with IAC and present the long-term results of our case series. Patients and surgical procedure: Ten patients with complex renal masses (deep endophytic, hilar, multiple ipsilateral and very large lesions), where clamping times over 25 min were expected, were treated with RAPN using IAC between March 2020 and March 2023 in 3 referral centers by 2 surgeons. All surgeries were performed using the Da Vinci Xi robot. Three-dimensional (3D) models were created for pre-operative planning and peri‑operative guidance. Results: Median warm, cold and rewarming ischemia times were 4 (IQR 3-7) min, 60 (IQR 33-75) min and 11 (IQR 7-24) min respectively. One case was converted to radical nephrectomy and one case required postoperative coiling due to pseudo-aneurysm formation (Clavien-Dindo 3b). No other intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred. Median pre- and postoperative (3 month and 6 month) GFR values were 90 (IQR 78-90) ml/min, 87 (IQR 71-90) ml/min and 90 (IQR 67-90) ml/min. At a median follow-up of 24 (IQR 13-44) months, the median GFR was stable at 90 (IQR 82-90) ml/min. Conclusions: We present a step-by-step video description of RAPN using IAC. This technique allows for safe prolonged clamping times in complex renal masses, with maintained kidney function and no long-term complications at a median follow-up of 2 years. This technique could be considered by expert robotic surgeons, expanding indications for robotic nephron-sparing surgery.
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spelling doaj-art-b80e1db9ec0f4acfac7f901f0e73fcf02025-08-20T02:51:14ZengElsevierUrology Video Journal2590-08972024-12-012410030810.1016/j.urolvj.2024.100308Step-by-step: Intra-arterial renal hypothermia during robot-assisted partial nephrectomyJoris Vangeneugden0Pieter De Backer1Camille Berquin2Saar Vermijs3Peter Dekuyper4Alexandre Mottrie5Charlotte Debbaut6Thierry Quackels7Charles Van Praet8Karel Decaestecker9Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; Corresponding author.Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, BelgiumDepartment of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumIBiTech-BioMMeda, Department of Electronics and Information Systems, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumDepartment of Urology, AZ Maria Middelares Hospital, Ghent, BelgiumORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium; Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital, Aalst, BelgiumIBiTech-BioMMeda, Department of Electronics and Information Systems, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumDepartment of Urology, Hôpital Erasme, Brussels, BelgiumDepartment of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumDepartment of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; Department of Urology, AZ Maria Middelares Hospital, Ghent, BelgiumObjective: Renal hypothermia, which can be achieved through several techniques, might allow for longer clamping times in complex robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). Intra-arterial cooling (IAC) through arteriotomy was previously found safe and feasible. It may offer several advantages such as prolonged clamping times and working in a bloodless field, allowing for more nephron-sparing surgery in challenging lesions. We provide a step-by-step video elaborating on the surgical technique of RAPN with IAC and present the long-term results of our case series. Patients and surgical procedure: Ten patients with complex renal masses (deep endophytic, hilar, multiple ipsilateral and very large lesions), where clamping times over 25 min were expected, were treated with RAPN using IAC between March 2020 and March 2023 in 3 referral centers by 2 surgeons. All surgeries were performed using the Da Vinci Xi robot. Three-dimensional (3D) models were created for pre-operative planning and peri‑operative guidance. Results: Median warm, cold and rewarming ischemia times were 4 (IQR 3-7) min, 60 (IQR 33-75) min and 11 (IQR 7-24) min respectively. One case was converted to radical nephrectomy and one case required postoperative coiling due to pseudo-aneurysm formation (Clavien-Dindo 3b). No other intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred. Median pre- and postoperative (3 month and 6 month) GFR values were 90 (IQR 78-90) ml/min, 87 (IQR 71-90) ml/min and 90 (IQR 67-90) ml/min. At a median follow-up of 24 (IQR 13-44) months, the median GFR was stable at 90 (IQR 82-90) ml/min. Conclusions: We present a step-by-step video description of RAPN using IAC. This technique allows for safe prolonged clamping times in complex renal masses, with maintained kidney function and no long-term complications at a median follow-up of 2 years. This technique could be considered by expert robotic surgeons, expanding indications for robotic nephron-sparing surgery.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590089724000409RoboticsRobotic surgeryKidneyKidney cancerOncologyMinimally invasive surgery
spellingShingle Joris Vangeneugden
Pieter De Backer
Camille Berquin
Saar Vermijs
Peter Dekuyper
Alexandre Mottrie
Charlotte Debbaut
Thierry Quackels
Charles Van Praet
Karel Decaestecker
Step-by-step: Intra-arterial renal hypothermia during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
Urology Video Journal
Robotics
Robotic surgery
Kidney
Kidney cancer
Oncology
Minimally invasive surgery
title Step-by-step: Intra-arterial renal hypothermia during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
title_full Step-by-step: Intra-arterial renal hypothermia during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
title_fullStr Step-by-step: Intra-arterial renal hypothermia during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
title_full_unstemmed Step-by-step: Intra-arterial renal hypothermia during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
title_short Step-by-step: Intra-arterial renal hypothermia during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
title_sort step by step intra arterial renal hypothermia during robot assisted partial nephrectomy
topic Robotics
Robotic surgery
Kidney
Kidney cancer
Oncology
Minimally invasive surgery
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590089724000409
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