Utility of Volumetric 3-Dimensions Rendering Technology in Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Intrarenal Lesions. Two Case Reports

Volume 2 - Issue 1

Mahmoud I Khalil, Mohamed H Kamel, Christopher M Campbell, Rodney Davis, and Bruno Machado*

Received:June 20, 2019;   Published:June 26, 2019

DOI: 10.32474/JUNS.2019.01.000128

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Abstract

Introduction: The three dimensions (3D) virtual reality is a widespread technology that started gaining field at medicine in the last decades. This report demonstrates the use of pre-operative volumetric three dimensions rendering images to plan and guide laparoscopic partial nephrectomies for intra-renal lesions.

Case reports: We present two cases, one with left partially endophytic upper polar mass and other with right endophytic upper polar Bosniak III renal cyst. Three dimensional renderization was done using the open-source software: OsiriX®. It was utilized to guide lesion specific resection in the operative field. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy was performed uneventfully in both patients in a relatively short timing and minimal blood loss.

Conclusion: Despite the incommodious application of the advanced 3D volumetric rendering in skillful surgical procedures, it allows better expectation of surgical challenging tasks with resultant good surgical and oncological outcome.

Keywords: 3D Printing; Kidney Neoplasms; Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy; Virtual Reality

Abbreviations: 3D: 3 Dimensions; CT: Computerized Tomography; LPN: laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy; OR: Operating Room; PO3DR: Pre-operative 3D renderizations; VR: Virtual Realit

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