Robotic assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy using contrast ‐enhanced ultrasound scan to map renal blood flow

ConclusionsThis technique is safe, feasible and cost‐effective with comparable perioperative outcomes. The technical aspects elucidate the role of intraoperative CEUS to facilitate and ascertain selective ischaemia. Further work is required to demonstrate long‐term oncological outcomes. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - March 6, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Ahmad Alenezi, Aamir Motiwala, Susannah Eves, Rob Gray, Asha Thomas, Isabelle Meiers, Haytham Sharif, Hanif Motiwala, Marc Laniado, Omer Karim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research