The objective of this article is to describe our initial experience of performing day-case robotic-assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy.
Subjects/patients and methods:
Based on our previous experience of performing day-case laparoscopic nephrectomies, a standardised surgical and anaesthetic procedure, and patient selection criteria were applied to two patients undergoing nephroureterectomy.
Results:
Both patients underwent successful robotic-assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy for upper tract transitional cell carcinoma and were discharged home on the day of surgery. Neither experienced a post-operative complication or required hospital admission.
Conclusion:
Day-case nephroureterectomy is a viable option in appropriately selected patients. We present the first report of nephroureterectomies performed as day-case surgery.
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