AGIBOT AM1000 versus da Vinci Xi systems for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a retrospective propensity score-matched comparative study.

INTRODUCTION

Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) has become a new standard option for clinical T1 renal tumors. Whether outcomes with the AGIBOT AM1000 system are comparable to those with the da Vinci Xi platform remains uncertain.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

This single-center, retrospective, propensity score-matched noninferiority study included adults who underwent RAPN between December 2023 and December 2025. The primary endpoint was the operative success rate, defined as completion of the planned RAPN without conversion to laparoscopy or open surgery. The noninferiority margin was set at -10%.

RESULTS

Overall, 54 patients in AGIBOT group and 521 patients in da Vinci group were enrolled. After propensity score-matching, 49 patients were matched in each group. All procedures were completed without conversion. Operative success was 100% in both groups; the risk difference was 0.0% (95% CI, -7.3% to 7.3%), meeting the noninferiority criterion. No significant difference was found in operation time, warm ischemic time (WIT), docking time, intraoperative complications, postoperative complications, serum creatinine, eGFR level, or positive surgical margin. AGIBOT AM1000 was associated with lower estimated blood loss (EBL) (median 30 vs 50 mL; p = 0.014) and a smaller hemoglobin decrease (-3.60% vs -6.02%; p = 0.017). As for the NASA task load index (NASA-TLX), significant differences were found in temporal demand and effort.

CONCLUSION

The AGIBOT AM1000 system appears to be a suitable platform for RAPN, with feasibility and short-term perioperative outcomes comparable to those of the da Vinci Xi system.