MP40-12 THE KEYHOLE TECHNIQUE FOR RESECTION OF THE DISTAL URETER AND BLADDER CUFF DURING ROBOTIC RADICAL NEPHROURETERECTOMY

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You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 May 2022MP40-12 THE KEYHOLE TECHNIQUE FOR RESECTION OF THE DISTAL URETER AND BLADDER CUFF DURING ROBOTIC RADICAL NEPHROURETERECTOMY Luis G. Medina, Muhannad Alsyouf, Alireza Ghoreifi, Aref S. Sayegh, Kailyn Koh, Wenhao Yu, Sina Sobhani, Antoin Douglawi, and Hooman Djaladat Luis G. MedinaLuis G. Medina More articles by this author , Muhannad AlsyoufMuhannad Alsyouf More articles by this author , Alireza GhoreifiAlireza Ghoreifi More articles by this author , Aref S. SayeghAref S. Sayegh More articles by this author , Kailyn KohKailyn Koh More articles by this author , Wenhao YuWenhao Yu More articles by this author , Sina SobhaniSina Sobhani More articles by this author , Antoin DouglawiAntoin Douglawi More articles by this author , and Hooman DjaladatHooman Djaladat More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002600.12AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) is the standard treatment for high grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). Robotics have shown comparable oncological outcomes with potential advantages in terms of perioperative morbidity compared to standard open approaches. En-bloc removal of the distal ureter and the bladder cuff excision is critical to achieve adequate oncologic control and minimize local recurrences. The “Keyhole” technique allows for an en-bloc extraction by providing direct visualization of the edges of bladder resection and ureteric orifices. We describe our initial experience with this technique for the distal ureter and bladder cuff excision during robotic RNU. METHODS: Between 2015 and 2020, eighteen patients who underwent robotic RNU with bladder cuff resection using the keyhole technique were retrospectively reviewed. Baseline characteristics, surgical and pathological outcomes were collected. Complications were reported using the modified Clavien-Dindo classification system.Continuous variables were depicted as median and quartiles, whereas categorical variables as frequencies and percentages. RESULTS: Eighteen patients with median follow-up of 26 months were included in this study. Table 1 shows clinico-pathologic and perioperative outcome of these patients. Keyhole technique was feasible in all cases with no intraoperative complications. One urine leak (grade II) was recorded and managed conservatively with a catheter. Bladder recurrence was reported in six (33%) cases with a median time of 11 months (5-30). CONCLUSIONS: The Keyhole technique for the management of distal ureter and bladder cuff during robotic RNU is a feasible approach with minimal 90-day complications. Source of Funding: None © 2022 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 207Issue Supplement 5May 2022Page: e678 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2022 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Luis G. Medina More articles by this author Muhannad Alsyouf More articles by this author Alireza Ghoreifi More articles by this author Aref S. Sayegh More articles by this author Kailyn Koh More articles by this author Wenhao Yu More articles by this author Sina Sobhani More articles by this author Antoin Douglawi More articles by this author Hooman Djaladat More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF DownloadLoading ...