Robotic Versus Open Kidney Transplantation from Deceased Donors: A Prospective Observational Study

• Published in: European urology open science (Online) Vol. 39; pp. 36 - 46
• Main Authors: Campi, Riccardo, Pecoraro, Alessio, Li Marzi, Vincenzo, Tuccio, Agostino, Giancane, Saverio, Peris, Adriano, Cirami, Calogero Lino, Breda, Alberto, Vignolini, Graziano, Serni, Sergio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.05.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Complications; Deceased donor; Kidney; Renal Disease; Renal function; Robotic; Transplant; Deceased donor; Renal function; Complications; Robotic; Kidney; Transplant

Robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) from deceased donors (DDs) is technically and logistically feasible, provided that there were careful patient selection, proper team experience, and time-efficient organisation of the transplantation pathway. Our study provides preliminary evidence suppor...