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When Partial Nephrectomy is Unsuccessful: Understanding the Reasons for Conversion from Robotic Partial to Radical Nephrectomy at a Tertiary Referral Center.

Authors :
Kara, Önder
Maurice, Matthew J.
Mouracade, Pascal
Malkoç, Ercan
Dagenais, Julien
Nelson, Ryan J.
Chaval, Jaya Sai
Stein, Robert J.
Fergany, Amr
Kaouk, Jihad H.
Source :
Journal of Urology; Jul2017, Vol. 198 Issue 1, p30-35, 6p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Purpose We sought to identify the preoperative factors associated with conversion from robotic partial nephrectomy to radical nephrectomy. We report the incidence of this event. Materials and Methods Using our institutional review board approved database, we abstracted data on 1,023 robotic partial nephrectomies performed at our center between 2010 and 2015. Standard and converted cases were compared in terms of patients and tumor characteristics, and perioperative, functional and oncologic outcomes. Logistic regression analysis was done to identify predictors of radical conversion. Results The overall conversion rate was 3.1% (32 of 1,023 cases). The most common reasons for conversion were tumor involvement of hilar structures (8 cases or 25%), failure to achieve negative margins on frozen section (7 or 21.8%), suspicion of advanced disease (5 or 15.6%) and failure to progress (5 or 15.6%). Patients requiring conversion were older and had a higher Charlson score (both p <0.01), including an increased prevalence of chronic kidney disease (p = 0.02). Increasing tumor size (5 vs 3.1 cm, p <0.01) and R.E.N.A.L. (radius, exophytic/endophytic properties, nearness of tumor to collecting system or sinus, anterior/posterior, location relative to polar lines and hilar location) score (9 vs 8, p <0.01) were also associated with an increased risk of conversion. Worse baseline renal function (OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.96–0.99, p = 0.04), large tumor size (OR 1.44, 95% CI 1.22–1.7, p <0.01) and increasing R.E.N.A.L. score (p = 0.02) were independent predictors of conversion. Compared to converted cases, at latest followup standard robotic partial nephrectomy cases had similar short-term oncologic outcomes but better renal functional preservation (p <0.01). Conclusions At a high volume center the rate of robotic partial nephrectomy conversion to radical nephrectomy was 3.1%, including 2.2% of preoperatively anticipated nephrectomy cases. Increasing tumor size and complexity, and poor preoperative renal function are the main predictors of conversion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00225347
Volume :
198
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
123255519
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2017.01.019