Robot-assisted kidney transplantation(RAKT)is a new,minimally invasive option for kidney transplantation with great application prospects.This narrative review aimed to outline the developmental history of RAKT,existi...Robot-assisted kidney transplantation(RAKT)is a new,minimally invasive option for kidney transplantation with great application prospects.This narrative review aimed to outline the developmental history of RAKT,existing technology,and its application in different types of kidney transplant surgery.The challenges with RAKT and the solutions to those challenges in practical operation are analyzed as well,to provide reference for the application of robots in kidney transplantation.展开更多
摘要Robot-assisted kidney transplantation(RAKT)is a new,minimally invasive option for kidney transplantation with great application prospects.This narrative review aimed to outline the developmental history of RAKT,existing technology,and its application in different types of kidney transplant surgery.The challenges with RAKT and the solutions to those challenges in practical operation are analyzed as well,to provide reference for the application of robots in kidney transplantation.