Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2014; 2(6): 224-227
Published online Jun 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i6.224
Simultaneous bilateral robotic partial nephrectomy: Case report and critical evaluation of the technique
Claudio Giberti, Fabrizio Gallo, Maurizio Schenone, Pierluigi Cortese
Claudio Giberti, Fabrizio Gallo, Maurizio Schenone, Pierluigi Cortese, Department of Urology, San Paolo Hospital, 17100 Savona, Italy
Author contributions: Giberti C, Gallo F and Schenone M planned and performed the surgical procedure; Cortese P provided the figures; Gallo F wrote the manuscript; all the authors were involved in editing the manuscript and had read, revised and approved the final draft.
Correspondence to: Fabrizio Gallo MD, Department of Urology, San Paolo Hospital, Via Genova, 30, 17100 Savona, Italy. fabrizio.gallo@fastwebmail.it
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Received: December 31, 2013
Revised: February 14, 2014
Accepted: April 17, 2014
Published online: June 16, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: Very few papers have been reported concerning simultaneous bilateral robot assisted partial nephrectomy. We think that our technique was noteworthy for some important aspects: the number of the ports was minimized, the disposition of the operatory room allows the quick rotation of the patient’s bed and the redocking of the robot, the operative time was acceptable, the unclamping technique decreased the risk of renal insufficiency, the cost for two nephrectomies was decreased. In conclusion, our technique was safe, feasible, time and cost effective with a cosmetic benefit for the patient.