Correction: Transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal approach does not alter arterial clamping strategy during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: interim results from the multicentric PODRACING randomized controlled trial - Report - MDSpire

Correction: Transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal approach does not alter arterial clamping strategy during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: interim results from the multicentric PODRACING randomized controlled trial

  • By

  • Joris Vangeneugden

  • Saar Vermijs

  • Peter De Kuyper

  • Camille Berquin

  • Nicolaas Lumen

  • Victor Declerck

  • Frederic Baekelandt

  • Christophe Ghysel

  • Yannic Raskin

  • Bernard Bynens

  • Kenzo Mestdagh

  • Pieter De Backer

  • Pieter De Visschere

  • Charlotte Debbaut

  • Charles Van Praet

  • Karel Decaestecker

  • July 17, 2026

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Correction: Transperitoneal vs Retroperitoneal Approach in RAPN

Overview

This correction addresses the conflict of interest statement in the article regarding the PODRACING trial.

Background

Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is a common surgical procedure for renal tumors. The PODRACING trial aims to provide insights into whether the transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approach influences arterial clamping strategies. Accurate reporting of conflicts of interest is essential for maintaining the integrity of clinical research.

Data Highlights

No numerical data presented in the correction.

Key Findings

  • The surgical approach (transperitoneal vs retroperitoneal) does not influence arterial clamping techniques in RAPN.
  • Selective clamping was performed in 68% of cases overall, with no differences between approaches.
  • Planned clamping strategy adherence was similar across both surgical approaches.
  • Short-term intraoperative and early postoperative complications were comparable between the two approaches.
  • Operative time was longer with the transperitoneal approach.

Clinical Implications

The findings indicate that both surgical approaches yield similar outcomes in terms of complications and adherence to planned strategies.

Conclusion

The correction clarifies the conflict of interest statement and reinforces that the choice of surgical approach does not impact arterial clamping techniques in RAPN.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Vangeneugden J, et al., Front. Oncol., 2026 -- Correction: The Approach of Transperitoneal versus Retroperitoneal Does Not Impact Arterial Clamping Techniques in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy
  2. Single-Port Robot-Assisted Retroperitoneal Partial Nephrectomy Utilizing a Custom-Built Robotic System with Flexible Surgical Instruments
  3. Frontiers in Surgery — Association of PADUA and RENAL scores with early perioperative outcomes in large renal tumors managed with robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
  4. Hybrid Partial Nephrectomy with Branch Renal Artery Occlusion Using Ultrasound-Guided Balloon Catheter: Results from a Single-Arm Study
  5. Utilization of a 3D Virtual Model in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Propensity-Score Matched Study with a Modern Control Group
  6. EAU Guidelines on RCC - DISEASE MANAGEMENT
  7. Transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal approach does not alter arterial clamping strategy during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: interim results from the multicentric PODRACING randomized controlled trial - PubMed
  8. Is off-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy beneficial for renal function? Data from the CLOCK trial - PubMed

Original Source(s)

Correction: Transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal approach does not alter arterial clamping strategy during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: interim results from the multicentric PODRACING randomized controlled trial

  • by Joris Vangeneugden, Saar Vermijs, Peter De Kuyper, Camille Berquin, Nicolaas Lumen, Victor Declerck, Frederic Baekelandt, Christophe Ghysel, Yannic Raskin, Bernard Bynens, Kenzo Mestdagh, Pieter De Backer, Pieter De Visschere, Charlotte Debbaut, Charles Van Praet, Karel Decaestecker

  • July 17, 2026

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