Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Difference between revisions

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**** After induction of general anesthesia...
**** After induction of general anesthesia...
**** Trim hair overlying operative site, if needed.
**** Trim hair overlying operative site, if needed.
****Outline midline in approximate area of assistant port.
****While patient is supine, outline midline in approximate area of assistant port.
**** Insert foley catheter and have tubing go over contralateral leg.
**** Insert foley catheter and have tubing go over contralateral leg.
**** Optional (if flexing operating table): Slide patient up/down table so that ASIS is at/below the break.
**** Optional (if flexing operating table): Slide patient up/down table so that ASIS is at/below the break.