title: Laparoscopic nephropexy: a case report.
abstract: The laparoscopic approach is an ideal method for nephropexy because it produces less postoperative pain and allows an early recovery. We report a case of symptomatic renal ptosis treated laparoscopically with good success.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Matsuda
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Uchida
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ashida
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Mikami
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011866:Radioisotope Renography; D014567:Urography; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*