Remove the tumor,
keep the kidney
Most kidney tumors can be removed while sparing the healthy kidney around them. Robotic partial nephrectomy targets the cancer with precision, preserves long-term kidney function, and shortens the road to recovery.
Sparing the kidney, not just removing the cancer
For decades, kidney cancer often meant removing the entire kidney. Today, when the tumor allows, only the cancer and a small margin are taken out, leaving the rest of the kidney working. Robotic precision is what makes that possible.
How robotic partial nephrectomy works
Using the da Vinci robotic platform, Dr. Sawkar removes the tumor and a thin margin of tissue while leaving the healthy kidney intact. Magnified 3D vision and wristed instruments allow the precise dissection and reconstruction that nephron-sparing surgery demands.
Because the work is done through a few small incisions rather than a large open one, blood loss is reduced and recovery is quicker. Preserving kidney function matters for the long run, lowering the future risk of kidney disease.
Diagnosis and imaging
CT or MRI defines the tumor's size and position, and how much healthy kidney can be preserved.
Surgical plan
We map out a partial nephrectomy where possible, reserving full removal for when it is safer.
Robotic tumor removal
The tumor and a thin margin are removed through small incisions, sparing the healthy kidney.
Recovery
Smaller incisions mean less pain and a faster return to normal activity than open surgery.
Why men and women choose Dr. Sawkar
Kidney function preserved
Partial nephrectomy removes the cancer while keeping the working kidney, which protects long-term health.
Robotic precision
Magnified 3D vision and wristed instruments allow the fine dissection and reconstruction the kidney requires.
Minimally invasive
A few small incisions replace open surgery, reducing blood loss and discomfort.
Faster recovery
Most patients recover and return to daily life noticeably sooner than with a traditional open approach.
Talk through your options
Same-day and next-day appointments. Most major insurance plans accepted, with telehealth consultations available for second opinions. For the fastest response, send the office a secure message; the reply comes back by text.
Chief of Urology, Providence St. Joseph Hospital · UroLift Center of Excellence · Orange County's highest-volume Aquablation surgeon