Surgical Steps
Figure 5.1 The robotic cart protected with a sterile drape 5.2 Skin Disinfection The patient’s skin is disinfected with a betadine® solution from the Xyphoid level to the thighs, and…
Anesthesiological Aspects Relevant for Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Figure 3.1 Non-invasive monitoring of vital parameters The induction is done only in the presence of the Surgeon. In Nice University Hospital it is performed according to the Target-Controlled Intravenous…
Robotic Instruments
Figure 4.1 Large needle driver EndoWrist® Graspers: Prograsp™ (Fig. 4.2), Cadiere Forceps (Fig. 4.3), or Double Fenestrated Graspers. Figure 4.2 Prograsp™ forceps Figure 4.3 Cadiere forceps (preferably used in prostatectomy)…
Surgical Anatomy of the Retroperitoneum
Figure 1.1 Contrast-CT of the abdomen. The dotted line shows the schematic pathway of intraperitoneal laparoscopic left nephrectomy. However, this curved line is in reality straightened by the lateral position…
Pre-operative Investigations
Figure 2.1 Renal CT-angiography showing the commonest finding of bilateral single renal artery The primary role of the CT-angiography is to depict the vasculature of the kidneys since renal vascular…
