Scientific article
Case report
English

Hand-assisted laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy

Published inUrology, vol. 56, no. 1, 153
Publication date2000
Abstract

Open bilateral nephrectomy in renal transplant patients may be indicated for various reasons and is associated with a significant rate of morbidity and mortality. Laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy may favorably influence postoperative recovery but is technically difficult. This case report is the first description of hand-assisted laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy. We believe this technique significantly shortens the operative time, increases the safety of the procedure, and assures the patient the benefits of minimal invasive surgery in terms of postoperative pain and recovery.

Keywords
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic/surgery
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Laparoscopy/methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrectomy/methods
Citation (ISO format)
SCHMIDLIN, Franz, ISELIN, Christophe. Hand-assisted laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy. In: Urology, 2000, vol. 56, n° 1, p. 153. doi: 10.1016/S0090-4295(00)00528-8
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