Retroperitonealization for quick splenic salvage during transperitoneal nephrectomy.
During intraperitoneal nephrectomy, the spleen may be injured inadvertently. Splenic salvage is mandatory in this situation; however, it requires some skill and extra time to control the bleeding. The authors present a very simple technique to replace the organ and retroperitonealize it in the nephrectomized fossa after some suture ligations have been placed in the major bleeding site.
D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*