E-course: Robotic-Assisted Kidney Transplantation (RAKT)
This e-course focuses on the features, techniques, and advantages, as well as paediatric considerations of robotic-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT).
| Organiser | European School of Urology (ESU) |
|---|---|
| CME | 1.00 |
| Duration | Approx. 60 minutes |
Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease. While minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic surgery have been applied in some centres, their adoption has been limited due to technical challenges. With the advent of RAKT, this landscape has changed. Today, many centres worldwide are successfully performing RAKT in living donor settings, yielding excellent results.
Advancements in urological surgery training have facilitated the rapid integration of robotic systems into living donor kidney transplantation, enabling more precise and efficient procedures.
This e-course aims to:
- Provide guidance on how to establish a RAKT programme
- Share tips and tricks for mastering the RAKT technique
- Discuss strategies for managing difficult cases, such as those involving atherosclerosis or multiple renal vessels
- Explore the indications and challenges of RAKT in paediatric patients.
Speakers:
Prof. J. Branchereau (FR)
- Prof. A. Breda (ES)
- Dr. M. Musquera Felip (ES)
- Dr. F. Vigues Julia (ES)
- Prof. Dr. K. Decaestecker (BE)
This e-course is brought to you in collaboration with the EAU Section of Transplantation Urology (ESTU), the EAU Robotic Urology Section, and the EAU Working Group on Paediatric Urology.