[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of robotic partial nephrectomy outcomes for advanced indications: Large (cT2-T3), solitary kidney, completely endophytic, hilar, recurrent …

SD Pandolfo, C Cerrato, Z Wu, A Franco… - Asian Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) has become widely used for
treatment of renal cell carcinoma and it is expanding in the field of complex renal masses …

[HTML][HTML] Improving augmented reality through deep learning: real-time instrument delineation in robotic renal surgery

P De Backer, C Van Praet, J Simoens, MP Lores… - European Urology, 2023 - Elsevier
Several barriers prevent the integration and adoption of augmented reality (AR) in robotic
renal surgery despite the increased availability of virtual three-dimensional (3D) models …

The rationale for nephron-sparing surgery in unilateral non-syndromic Wilms tumour

K Taghavi, S Sarnacki, T Blanc, O Boyer, Y Heloury - Pediatric Nephrology, 2024 - Springer
The central question of nephron-sparing surgery in unilateral non-syndromic Wilms tumour
sits at a crossroads between surgery, oncology, and nephrology. There has been a …

Three-dimensional virtual models of the kidney with colored perfusion regions: a new algorithm-based tool for optimizing the clamping strategy during robot-assisted …

D Amparore, F Piramide, E Checcucci, P Verri… - European Urology, 2023 - Elsevier
Background An empirical selective clamping strategy based on the direction of the arterial
branches can lead to failures during partial nephrectomy, even when assisted by three …

Metaverse surgical planning with three-dimensional virtual models for minimally invasive partial nephrectomy

E Checcucci, D Amparore, G Volpi, S De Cillis… - European urology, 2024 - Elsevier
The recent integration of new virtual visualization modalities with artificial intelligence and
high-speed internet connection has opened the door to the advent of the metaverse in …

New generation of 3D virtual models with perfusional zones: perioperative assistance for the best pedicle management during robotic partial nephrectomy

D Amparore, F Piramide, P Verri, E Checcucci… - Current …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Selective clamping during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) may reduce ischemia-
related functional impairment. The intraoperative use of 3D-virtual models (3DVMs) can …

First‐in‐human real‐time AI‐assisted instrument deocclusion during augmented reality robotic surgery

J Hofman, P De Backer, I Manghi… - Healthcare …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The integration of Augmented Reality (AR) into daily surgical practice is withheld by
the correct registration of pre‐operative data. This includes intelligent 3D model …

The future of robotic surgery in urology: from augmented reality to the advent of metaverse

E Checcucci, P Verri, D Amparore… - Therapeutic …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES in Urology metaverse may allow to create avatars to interact
with physicians, allowing consultations and personalized approaches, creating a new model …

Artificial Intelligence-Based Hyper Accuracy Three-Dimensional (HA3D®) Models in Surgical Planning of Challenging Robotic Nephron-Sparing Surgery: A Case …

M Di Dio, S Barbuto, C Bisegna, A Bellin, M Boccia… - Diagnostics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Recently, 3D models (3DM) gained popularity in urology, especially in nephron-sparing
interventions (NSI). Up to now, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques alone …

Computer vision and machine-learning techniques for automatic 3D virtual images overlapping during augmented reality guided robotic partial nephrectomy

D Amparore, M Sica, P Verri… - … in Cancer Research …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives The research's purpose is to develop a software that automatically integrates and
overlay 3D virtual models of kidneys harboring renal masses into the Da Vinci robotic …