Laparoscopic unroofing of a renal cyst via a mesocolonic window: a different approach.
We report a case of an elective laparoscopic transperitoneal removal of a large renal cyst by dividing the colonic mesentery without mobilizing the colon to gain access to the kidney. This appears to be a safe and potentially less costly approach compared to the standard flank approach of these simple renal cysts.
Leveillee
R J
RJ
Department of Surgery, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Amaral
J
J
Stein
B S
BS
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray