Robot-assisted surgery for renal cell carcinoma in a pilot: a case report and literature review
- VernacularTitle:机器人辅助手术治疗飞行员肾细胞癌1例并文献复习
- Author:
Xintao LI
1
;
Jinxuan ZHANG
1
;
Haibo SHENG
1
;
Jun WANG
1
;
Di LI
1
;
Jizhang XING
1
;
Jingmin YAN
1
;
Dawei MU
1
;
Kaikai CHEN
1
;
Xiaolong WEI
1
;
Shuwei XIAO
1
;
Bin SUN
1
;
Jianye LI
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Robotic surgical procedures; Carcinoma, renal cell; Nephrectomy; Pilot
- From: Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine 2025;36(2):145-149
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Objective:To investigate the selection of treatment methods for renal tumors in pilots as well as the clinical significance of robot-assisted surgery by summarizing the process of robot-assisted surgery in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma in a pilot.Methods:The diagnosis, robot-assisted surgery and aeromedical assessment of a pilot with renal cell carcinoma were reported, and the related literature was reviewed.Results:The patient was a 44-year-old male transporter pilot, who was diagnosed with a left renal mass in the middle-lower pole of the kidney during a routine abdominal CT scan. After detailed preoperative evaluation that ruled out the possibility of distant metastasis and other surgical contraindications, the patient underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in August 2022. The postoperative recovery went well, and renal function remained within normal limits at follow-ups. In March 2023, the pilot was concluded as qualified for flight after aeromedical assessment.Conclusions:Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy can significantly reduce surgical trauma, lower the risk of complications, and maximally preserve renal function. It is a good approach to renal tumors in pilots who can recover quickly.
