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RESULTS
Doppler ultrasonography demonstrated normal flow in the renal vein a month after surgery. One
year later, the kidney has shown normal growth with minimal residual pelvicalyceal dilatation and
satisfactory drainage.
CONCLUSIONS
The video shows the dexterity of the robotic platform and demonstrates how even a serious vascular
injury in a small baby can be managed successfully without any untoward sequelae. This complica-
tion firstly, made us aware of the need to clear the renal vessels of the pelvis before embarking on
extensive trimming. Secondly we ensured the availablity of laparoscopic ‘bull dog’ clamps on the
back table prior to all robotic surgeries on the kidney. We felt this would enable rapid, safe, effective
and atraumatic clamping of the vessels (should the need arise).
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Discussion