Laparoscopic retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy.

Gill, I S; Delworth, M G; Munch, L C · J Urol · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

To our knowledge we report the initial case of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy performed completely via the retroperitoneal approach. The retroperitoneal space was developed by inflating a balloon. Renal parenchymal hemostasis was obtained by a newly designed double loop apparatus and the argon beam coagulator. Convalescence was rapid and no complications have been noted during a followup of 7 months.

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