Transition from open partial nephrectomy directly to robotic surgery: experience of a single surgeon to achieve “TRIFECTA”

ABSTRACT Introduction: Recent data suggest that robotic platform has become the most accessible minimal invasive surgery even for surgeons without previous training in laparoscopy. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) is a well-stablished procedure, however, with high level of complexity and long learning curve that limit its use. Objective: To describe safety, efficiency and learning curve of a single surgeon without previous experience in LPN to reach “TRIFECTA” at robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective study, with prospective data c...