Arnulf Stenzl, MD, presented “Robotic-Assisted or Open Partial Nephrectomy in Intermediate/High-Complexity RCC” during the 42nd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on February 4, 2023, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
How to cite: Stenzl, Arnulf “Robotic-Assisted or Open Partial Nephrectomy in Intermediate/High-Complexity RCC.” February 4, 2023. Accessed Jul 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/robotic-assisted-or-open-partial-nephrectomy-in-intermediate-high-complexity-rcc/
Robotic-Assisted or Open Partial Nephrectomy in Intermediate/High-Complexity RCC – Summary
Arnulf Stenzl, MD discusses partial nephrectomy in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), emphasizing its role in preserving renal function while effectively managing tumors. He highlights the challenges faced by urologists in achieving optimal surgical outcomes.
Dr. Stenzl focuses on the advancements in robotic-assisted surgery and its growing adoption in urological oncology. He provides an in-depth analysis of the benefits, such as enhanced precision, reduced intraoperative blood loss, and shorter recovery times. Technological innovations have revolutionized this approach, including improved imaging capabilities and advanced robotic instrumentation, which facilitate meticulous dissection and suturing.
Dr. Stenzl also examines the merits of open partial nephrectomy. He reviews the indications for choosing open surgery over robotic-assisted methods, particularly involving large or anatomically challenging tumors.
About The 42nd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 42nd iteration of the meeting took place from February 1st to 4th, 2023, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Arnulf Stenzl, MD is Chairman and Professor in the Department of Urology at the Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen Medical School. Dr. Stenzl earned his MD from the Karl-Franzens University in Graz, Austria.
Dr. Stenzl is author or co-author on more than 800 publications and scientific papers in peer reviewed journals, and he is a member of numerous public and privately initiated steering committees and advisory boards focusing on urologic topics. Dr. Stenzl holds two international patents. Dr. Stenzl has been the Chairman of the Scientific Congress Office of the European Association of Urology (EAU), Adjunct Secretary Science of the EAU and Secretary-elect since 2022. Dr. Stenzl is a Board member of the European Cancer Organization and was president of the German Association of Urology in 2020/2021. He is also on the editorial boards of several journals.
Dr. Stenzl’s major research interests are bladder and prostate cancer and reconstructive urology. He has been awarded the Jackson Hole Award of Excellence in the United States. Additionally Dr. Stenzl is an investigator in numerous clinical trials and has organized numerous national and international symposiums on uro-oncology, particularly prostate and bladder cancer, as well other urologic subjects.
In May 2017 he was granted an honorary degree because of his worldwide recognition and contribution to the development in the field of urology.
