Three-Dimensional Virtual Reconstruction for Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy in a Horseshoe Kidney: Case Report

Authors

  • Sofia Mesquita Unidade de Cirurgia Renal e Transplante, Serviço de Urologia, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António, Porto, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8482-5314
  • Paulo Príncipe Unidade de Cirurgia Renal e Transplante, Serviço de Urologia, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
  • Avelino Fraga Unidade de Cirurgia Renal e Transplante, Serviço de Urologia, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
  • Miguel Silva-Ramos Unidade de Cirurgia Renal e Transplante, Serviço de Urologia, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António, Porto, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24915/aup.225

Keywords:

Fused Kidney/surgery, Robotic Surgical Procedures

Abstract

The horseshoe kidney (HSK) is one of the most common fusion anomalies. Horseshoe kidneys present distinctive anatomical abnormalities, making the treatment of tumor lesions complex and challenging. Detailed anatomical characterization in HSK cases through three-dimensional virtual reconstruction enables more effective surgical planning.

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Published

2026-01-31

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Case Report

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