[Laparoscopic nephrectomy for benign kidney disease. Review of a 12-year experience and review of the literature].
Based on 12 years of experience, laparoscopic nephrectomy has become the reference approach to benign kidney disease. This technique is effective, safe and reproducible. The complication rate is comparable or even lower than that of open nephrectomy and the postoperative course is more favourable. Based on a review of the literature, this paper reviews the technique, indications and results of laparoscopic nephrectomy for benign kidney disease.
Boublil
Véronique
V
Service d'Urologie, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France.
Traxer
Olivier
O
Sebe
Philippe
P
Doublet
Jean-Dominique
JD
Gattegno
Bernard
B
Thibault
Philippe
P
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