Laparoscopic nephrolysis for chyluria: case report of long-term success.
Laparoscopic nephrolysis was performed in an 81-year-old man with recurrent chyluria. A total of five trocars were used for approaching the lymphatic ducts over the right ureter and renal hilum. The lymphatic ducts identified were easily ligated under laparoscopic magnification. The recovery of this patient was quick and uneventful. The follow-up urinalysis for chyle was negative, and his serum albumin concentration increased from 3.0 g/dL to 4.2 g/dL at 2 years postoperatively. This case report attests to the long-term efficacy of a laparoscopic approach to ligation of lymphatic fistulas for the treatment of recalcitrant chyluria.
Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Chiu
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Chen
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Chang
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002913:Chyle; D005368:Filariasis / Q000652:urine*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors; D014556:Urine