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ArticleScientific reports2026

A novel laparoscopic renal denervation system in a preclinical swine model.

Linwei Zhao, Wei Yang, Binbin Zhu, Yahui Liu, Peng Tian, Xinyu Guo, Yang Dong, Zhiqiang Fan, Huiping Li, Yu Feng and 8 more

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Linwei ZhaoDepartment of Cardiology, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan, China.
Wei YangDepartment of Cardiology, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan, China.
Binbin ZhuDepartment of Cardiology, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan, China.
Yahui LiuDepartment of Cardiology, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan, China.
Peng TianDepartment of General Surgery, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Henan, China.
Xinyu GuoDepartment of General Surgery, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Henan, China.
Yang DongDepartment of Pathology, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Henan, China.
Zhiqiang FanDepartment of Urology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan, China.
Huiping LiDepartment of Cardiology, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan, China.
Yu FengDepartment of Cardiology, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan, China.
Lijie ZhuDepartment of Cardiology, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan, China.
Minfu BaiDepartment of Hypertension, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Henan, China.
Qiuping ZhaoDepartment of Hypertension, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Henan, China.
Xingkun ZhangHenan Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Control & Prevention, Henan, China.
Chenchen SiDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Henan, China.
Qianqian ChengHenan Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Control & Prevention, Henan, China.
Ganxin YanLankenau Institute for Medical Research and Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA, USA.
Chuanyu GaoDepartment of Cardiology, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Henan, China. gaocy6208@163.com.

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Henan Medical Science and Technology Research Program SBGJ202103028Henan Provincial Science and Technology Key Research and Development Program 242102310482
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Abstract

Laparoscopic renal denervation (RDN) represents a specialized approach for hypertension, particularly when conventional methods face limitations. While catheter-based RDN has demonstrated significant efficacy in recent large-scale clinical trials and has been integrated into international guidelines, its effectiveness can be constrained by complex renal anatomy or incomplete ablation. We developed a novel laparoscopic RDN system, comprising an integrated radiofrequency (RF) clamp, RF generator, and cooling pump, to achieve more controlled adventitial ablation. This study aims to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and optimal parameters of this new system in a preclinical swine model. Sixteen pigs were divided into an immediate group (n = 10) for power optimization and a 28-day follow-up group (n = 6). An optimal setting of 10 W for 10 s was identified, balancing effective nerve injury with minimal vascular damage. In the 28-day follow-up group, this setting was associated with a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (median 125.5 to 109.0 mmHg, p = 0.010) and serum norepinephrine (217.56 to 170.47 ng/L, p = 0.017). Our novel laparoscopic RDN system demonstrates feasibility and safety, providing a potential rescue strategy or supplementary therapy for specific patient populations, such as non-responders to endovascular treatment or those with complex vascular anatomy.

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Catheter AblationDenervationHypertensionKidneyLaparoscopySympathectomyAnimalsBlood PressureDisease Models, AnimalFemaleNorepinephrineSwineNorepinephrineHypertensionLaparoscopic Renal DenervationRadiofrequency AblationRenal Nerve Ablation

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