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The aim of this study was to compare the perioperative outcomes of open (OPN) and laparoscopic (LPN) partial nephrectomy in obese and non-obese patients.We analyzed records for a cohort of 56 patients (28 obese and 28 non-obese) who underwent OPN, as well as 112 (56 obese and 56 non-obese) who underwent LPN.Obese patients undergoing OPN had increased operative time (285.9 ± 69.7 versus 195.2 ± 59...
To address the incidence of local recurrence and port site metastasis in patients who underwent laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) for upper tract transitional cell carcinoma (TCC).Between August 1993 and February 2006 116 laparoscopic RNU were performed in 115 patients at our institution. A traditional open excision, a laparoscopic stapler resection or a different approach was used for...
To assess the long-term oncologic efficacy of laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy (RNU).Between August 1993 and May 2001, 39 patients underwent laparoscopic RNU for upper tract transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) at our institution. The medical records of these patients were retrospectively reviewed.Clinical outcomes were available in all 39 patients with an actual follow-up ranging from 60 to 148...
Crossed renal ectopia is a rare congenital malformation. We report a case of renal cell carcinoma in a 51-year-old man with right-to-left crossed fused renal ectopia. The patient was treated with ultrasound-guided laparoscopic heminephrectomy. Postoperative three-dimensional computed tomography showed normal perfusion of the remaining part of the kidney, with good excretion of contrast from both units...
Pleural effusions have not been reported after percutaneous cryoablation of the kidney. In our initial experience, we identified and treated two patients who had the complication of hemothorax after percutaneous cryoablation for renal malignancy. The occurrence of pleural effusions is frequently related to technical aspects of the procedure. The pathogenesis of this serious complication is discussed...
Continued experience with the laparoscopic technique has allowed for controlled resection of renal neoplasms invading the renal vein and inferior vena cava. We present the case of a patient with a primary renal tumor extending into the vena cava that was completely managed with a laparoscopic approach.
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