Laparoscopic nephropexy.
Although there has long been debate about the existence of nephroptosis, contemporary radiologic and biochemical studies confirm its existence. Both percutaneous and laparoscopic operations are available for fixing the kidney, with high early success rates. Objective documentation of the diagnosis is mandatory. Further studies with validated quality-of-life and pain questionnaires are needed to determine the long-term success of nephropexy.
Rehman
J
J
Department of Urology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York 10467, USA.
Hoenig
D M
DM
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D011859:Radiography; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000601:surgery; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013536:Suture Techniques