Robot-assisted laparoscopic simultaneous bilateral partial nephrectomy for bilateral renal carcinoma: a case report

TL;DR

A 38-year-old man with bilateral kidney tumors underwent robot-assisted surgery to remove both tumors while preserving kidney function.

Contribution

The paper presents a case of robot-assisted laparoscopic simultaneous bilateral partial nephrectomy for sporadic bilateral renal carcinoma.

Findings

Robot-assisted surgery achieved favorable outcomes in a patient with bilateral renal tumors.

Simultaneous bilateral partial nephrectomy is a viable option with improved surgical techniques.

Surgical decisions should consider tumor stage and R. E. N. A. L. nephrometry score.

Abstract

Renal carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors of the urinary system, with more than 400,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide each year. More than 90% of cases involve unilateral tumors, whereas sporadic synchronous bilateral renal carcinoma (sBRC) accounts for only 1–5% of patients.

A 38-year-old male patient was admitted to Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University with a 5-day history of bilateral renal masses detected during a routine health examination. The patient with sporadic sBRC using robot-assisted laparoscopic simultaneous bilateral partial nephrectomy via a retroperitoneal approach. The procedure achieved favorable clinical outcomes.

With the advancement of robotic surgery and improvements in surgical expertise, simultaneous bilateral partial nephrectomy has emerged as a viable alternative. Surgical decision-making must consider tumor stage and R. E. N. A. L. nephrometry score.

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