Patients with kidney masses suspicious for cancer are the most common reason for a partial nephrectomy. Other lesions or masses on the kidney can also be removed robotically.

This procedure is performed under anesthesia, and generally takes about 3 hours. Part of the kidney is removed with the assistance of the robotic platform, ensuring the smallest and most cosmetic incisions available. After surgery, most patients will stay the night in the hospital with pain control and labs.

Smaller incisions mean less pain, and earlier return home. Most patients walk the same day as surgery and are able to eat and drink a few hours after the procedure. Most patients go home the day after surgery. Long acting pain medication is injected during the procedure and patients usually require very minimal narcotic pain medication.

Patients return to daily activity as soon as they return home. Generally after surgery heavy lifting >10 lbs, running or squatting weights is discouraged for 3 weeks after surgery. This allows the body to heal and reduces the risk of hernia. You will be able to shower the day after surgery but no bath for two weeks. Pools or lakes discouraged for 3 weeks after surgery.

Patients return to daily activity as soon as they return home. Generally after surgery heavy lifting >10 lbs, running or squatting weights is discouraged for 3 weeks after surgery. This allows the body to heal and reduces the risk of hernia. You will be able to shower the day after surgery but no bath for two weeks. Pools or lakes discouraged for 3 weeks after surgery.