In order to achieve good surgical outcomes, only certain kidney cancers should be approached using robotic surgery. These include smaller earlier kidney tumours that are in a peripheral and favourable location in the kidney. These tend to be appropriate for robotic surgery.

In Dr Haddad’s practice of partial nephrectomy, the larger tumours which are more centrally positioned within the kidney, in particular close to the renal artery and or vein, and or posterior, are best managed using traditional open flank incision.