Preclinical optimization of a diode laser-based clamp-free partial nephrectomy in a large animal model
Abstract Kidney cancer is a common urologic malignancy with either laparoscopic (LPN) or robotic partial nephrectomy as therapeutic options of choice for localized tumors.However, renal resection and suturing are challenging steps of the procedure that can lead to complications such as prolonged warm ischemia, bleeding, and urinary fistulas.LPN wit