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Figure 6. Port configuration for retroperitoneal robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (antero-lateral view).
Figure 7. Final port placement delineates a caudally convex arc.
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Since it was first described by Patel et al. in 2009, rRAPN has provided a quick and direct access to the
renal artery, encountered before the renal vein, without the need for colon mobilization, thus reducing the
risk of ileus and with the advantage of faster recovery of postoperative bowel function [16-19] . A further
potential benefit is that the retroperitoneal space may tamponade hemorrhage and prevent peritonitis
