First Reports of Robotic Surgery for Advanced Vena Cava Tumor Thrombus Due to Kidney Cancer (IMAGE)

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First Reports of Robotic Surgery for Advanced Vena Cava Tumor Thrombus Due to Kidney Cancer

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This image shows inferior vena cava control for which individualized surgical planning is necessary. Note various locations of Rummel tourniquet placement for achieving proximal control of IVC as dictated by thrombus level (Mayo classification).

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<i>The Journal of Urology</i>

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