title: Laparoscopic drainage of lymphocele after renal transplantation.
abstract: We describe the successful laparoscopic formation of a peritoneal window for the treatment of a symptomatic, recurrent lymphocele in a 25-year-old man after cadaveric renal transplantation. Because of minimal morbidity, relative ease and safety, this procedure should be strongly considered as a primary form of therapy for recurrent lymphoceles refractory to percutaneous drainage. However, thorough knowledge and experience with laparoscopic techniques are necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Renal Transplantation, Humana Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Slavis
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Swift
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Gross
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*