Robotic-assisted laparoscopic day-case nephroureterectomy

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this article is to describe our initial experience of performing day-case robotic-assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy. Subjects/patients and methods: Based on our previous experience of performing day-case laparoscopic nephrectomies, a standardised surgical and anaesthetic procedure, and patient selection criteria were applied to two patients undergoing nephroureterectomy. Results: Both patients underwent successful robotic-assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy for upper tract transitional cell carcinoma and were discharged home on the day of surgery. Neither experienced a post-operative complication or required hospital admission. Conclusion: Day-case nephroureterectomy is a viable option in appropriately selected patients. We present the first report of nephroureterectomies performed as day-case surgery.