[Could robotic surgery really be a revolutionary change in the treatment of kidney cancer in Hungary?]

Abstract

Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) was first described in 2004 and, since its introduction in clinical practice, has progressively gained increasing popularity. Over the years, the indications have also expanded, enabling robot-assisted surgical removal of complex kidney tumors. Important considerations for clinicians when choosing a minimally invasive technique are complete resection of the tumor, maximum protection of kidney function, and avoidance of complications. The first Da Vinci robotic surgery system was installed in Hungary at the Jahn Ferenc Dél- Pest Hospital and the National Institute of Oncology. The first robotic surgery took place at the National Institute of Oncology, and then at the Jahn Ferenc Dél-Pest hospital. In addition to open surgeries, only the laparoscopic procedure was available to perform kidney tumor surgeries in Hungary. The short one-year robotic surgery experience in our country supports the results of the international literature. Due to the introduction of robotics, a higher level of precision and freedom of movement creates new opportunities compared to open or laparoscopic kidney tumor surgeries.