Minimally Invasive Robotic Procedure for Kidney Cancer
About the Procedure
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy utilizing “Firefly” technology, a new near-infrared fluorescent imaging guided system available on the da Vinci SI Surgical System. This renal sparing procedure is used for removing a renal tumor or kidney cancer.
The enhanced imaging guidance system incorporates a green colored dye called IndoCyanine Green (ICG) and is utilized for identification of the renal vessels and for selective arterial clamping during kidney sparing surgery for patients with kidney cancer.
It can also aid in the real time identification of the tumor and help avoid positive margin.
This procedure is ideal for patients with tumors, as the Robotic Partial Nephrectomy with Firefly will allow renal preservation and will spare as much of the noncancerous kidney and vessels as possible.