Robotic Kidney Surgery
Robotic-assisted procedures of the kidney and upper urinary tract.
Overview
What this section covers
The da Vinci robotic platform is used for several kidney and upper urinary tract procedures at Urology NSW. The minimally invasive approach typically uses small keyhole incisions instead of an open flank cut, with the surgeon controlling fully wristed instruments from a console.
Whether a robotic approach is suitable depends on the specific diagnosis, the size and position of the lesion or obstruction, and the patient's overall health. The pages below cover the procedures Dr Raji Kooner performs and the underlying conditions they treat.
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
Removal of a kidney tumour while preserving the rest of the functioning kidney.
Robotic Pyeloplasty
Reconstruction of the join between the kidney and the ureter to relieve obstruction.
Kidney Cancer
Diagnosis and treatment options for renal cell carcinoma, including the role of robotic surgery.
Wider robotic programme
For an overview of the broader da Vinci robotic surgery programme at Urology NSW, see Robotic Surgery.