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Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy Versus Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Comparison of Outcomes
Journal of Endourology, 08/28/09

Kural AR et al. – In this pilot study, the found that RAPN and LPN are feasible and safe operations in T1 renal tumors. The advantages for RAPN are excision of the tumor under three–dimensional vision and easy suturing with the articulated instruments of the robotic system. The cost and the need for two experienced laparoscopic surgeons are the disadvantages of robotic surgery. Larger randomized studies are needed to evaluate whether RAPN has any advantages over LPN.

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A Critical Appraisal of the Value of Lymph Node Dissection at Nephroureterectomy for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
Urology, 11/05/09

Shock Wave Lithotripsy: A Randomized, Double-blind Trial to Compare Immediate Versus Delayed Voltage Escalation
Urology, 11/23/09

Treatment outcomes after endopyelotomy performed with or without simultaneous nephrolithotomy: 10-year experience
International Braz J Urol, 11/04/09

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Robot-assisted extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: experience in a high-volume laparoscopy reference centre
BJU International, 11/11/09

Anatomic Bladder Neck Preservation During Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Description of Technique and Outcomes
European Urology, 11/03/09

Robotic assisted laparoscopic partial cystectomy and urachal resection for urachal adenocarcinoma
International Braz J Urol, 10/30/09

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