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March 14, 2026World Journal of UrologyOpen Access

Comparative outcomes and costs of robotic assisted, laparoscopic, and open partial nephrectomy: a contemporary analysis of national inpatient sample data

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MLMu LinThomas Jefferson University ESElizabeth SottungThomas Jefferson University VPVietbao PhanThomas Jefferson University

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Analysis demonstrates cost and complication differences in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal cancer patients, suggesting minimally invasive techniques may offer benefits.

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This research aims to compare outcomes and costs of robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open partial nephrectomy for renal cancer patients.
Utilized the 2016–2019 National Inpatient Sample to identify renal cancer patients undergoing various nephrectomy approaches.
Analyzed patient demographics, comorbidities, hospital characteristics, and costs associated with each surgical approach.
Performed regression analyses to compare perioperative outcomes, length of stay, and costs among RAPN, LAPN, and OPN.
RAPN was the most common surgical approach at 63.4%, followed by OPN at 22.6% and LAPN at 14.0%.
Median hospital costs were lowest for LAPN at $14,627, compared to RAPN at $15,187 and OPN at $15,364.
RAPN and LAPN had lower odds of perioperative complications compared to OPN, with significant odds ratios for both approaches.

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Lin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4ba3618185d8a39802f67 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-026-06329-w

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