Volumetric ratio may help select children for robotic nephrectomy in Wilms tumor
Prospective · Eur Urol Oncol · 2026-11-08. Number 4 in the UrologyWatch Top 5 for November 11, 2026.
In a prospective single-center series of 60 radical nephrectomies for presumptive Wilms tumor, about 40% (23/60) of children were selected for robot-assisted surgery using a new tumor-to-blood-volume ratio, with no significant difference in oncologic outcomes versus open surgery.
Why it matters: Suggests a volumetric selection criterion could help identify children suitable for robotic nephrectomy in Wilms tumor, pending external validation in larger cohorts.
Source: Eur Urol Oncol · PubMed 42998924 · DOI 10.1016/j.euo.2026.10.008
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