Robotic Partial Nephrectomy

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Surgery is the most effective treatment for most cases of kidney cancer. Our surgeons specialize in robotic partial nephrectomy, which removes the tumor but spares healthy kidney tissue. This specialized robotic approach is precise and minimally invasive, which makes your recovery easier.

What Is Robotic Partial Nephrectomy?

A partial nephrectomy is surgery to remove a kidney tumor or kidney cancer. During this procedure, the surgeon removes the tumor and surrounding area. They leave the rest of the healthy kidney intact.

A robotic partial nephrectomy uses the assistance of robotic tools and special computers. Only a urology surgeon who is trained and experienced in robotic surgery can perform this surgery.

Doctors may recommend robotic partial nephrectomy for single or multiple kidney tumors that are:

Confined to the kidney and have not spread to lymph nodes or other organs
Located on the edge of the kidney (not in the middle where blood vessels enter the kidney)
In general, smaller than seven centimeters, or three inches, when measured across (in some cases, we can perform partial nephrectomy on large tumors)

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Kidney Surgery

Advantages of robotic partial nephrectomy include:

Robotic surgical tools are smaller and thinner than a human hand, which means you have smaller incisions.
Our da Vinci robots offer the steady and precise movements needed for these delicate procedures. Robotic surgery offers more precise removal of tumors while sparing as much normal kidney as possible. Our surgeons can accurately reconstruct the remaining kidney to minimize complications like bleeding or urine leakage.
With unmatched precision and small incisions, patients experience less pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries. Most patients go home the day after surgery and return to work within two to three weeks.