Robotic Renal Surgery

Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery is laparoscopic surgery using the da Vinci robot. From a nearby console, the surgeon controls the movements of the binocular camera and three instruments which are inserted into the abdominal cavity through laparoscopic trocars. The dexterity of these special instruments and 3-dimensional magnified vision provided by the dual-camera laparoscope and binocular view at the console allows for increased precision during laparoscopic surgery, especially in complex urologic procedures such as laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.

This technology is now being evaluated for performing minimally invasive surgery for kidney tumors. The increased dexterity of the instruments is a potential benefit while performing complex kidney tumor surgery such as laparoscopic partial nephrectomy which requires reconstruction of the remaining portion of the kidney after the tumor has been removed.

The University of Cincinnati Urology Division is one of the leading urology programs, not just in Cincinnati, but in the U.S. UC Urology provides quality health care using the most advanced technology and state-of-the-art diagnostic treatments. Many of our urologists are recognized in multiple national and local "Best Doctors" and "Top Doctors" listings. We provide minimally invasive surgical treatments which include laparoscopic, robot-assisted laparoscopic and endourologic procedures as well as comprehensive care for all urologic conditions.