Comparison of surgical outcomes and split renal function between laparoscopic and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a propensity score-matched analysis

Purpose

The objective of this study was to compare perioperative outcomes and total and split renal function between laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). Predictive risk factors of preservation of operated renal function were also assessed.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed 173 patients who underwent LPN (n?=?84) or RAPN (n?=?89) between 2010 and 2020. After propensity score matching (1:1), perioperative outcomes and total and split renal function were assessed. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate predictive risk factors of preservation of operated renal function. Trifecta criteria were defined as negative surgical margins, warm ischemia time (WIT)?Results

After propensity score matching, 42 patients were allocated to each group. RAPN was associated with significantly shorter WIT (RAPN vs LPN: 12 vs 22 min; p?p?p?Conclusions

RAPN improved WIT and trifecta achievement rate, but it did not improve the preservation of operated renal function, for which RNS was found to be a strong predictive risk factor.