04/21/2026
Urology Nevada is proud to highlight a groundbreaking surgical achievement.
Dr. Zlatev recently performed the first robotic-assisted inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy in Reno and Northern Nevada for advanced kidney cancer.
This highly complex, minimally invasive procedure is performed by only a select group of highly trained surgeons in the United States.
Using the Da Vinci 5 robotic system at Renown Health Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV, this advanced approach can help patients experience:
✨ Less blood loss
✨ Shorter hospital stays
✨ Reduced post-operative pain
✨ Faster recovery times
Dr. Zlatev is the only SUO fellowship-trained urologic oncologist in Northern Nevada and the region’s highest-volume urologic cancer surgeon.
He was assisted at the bedside by his colleague and former Stanford co-resident, Dr. Lamberts.
Advancing care. Elevating outcomes. Bringing innovation to Northern Nevada.
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