Renal vascular patterns assessment before robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a video-based correlation with hilum dissection

THC represents a relatively short part of the total RAPN time. Previous renal surgery and a complex vascular pattern with artery bifurcation behind IVC on the right side and more than one main renal artery on the left side, can lead to longer THC. A detailed understanding of renal vascular patterns can provide a patient-specific surgical planning and optimise strategies for RAPN.