Hand-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
The resurgence of nephron-sparing surgery for selected renal masses has fueled interest in minimally invasive approaches. Several authors have shown that laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is feasible if two goals are met: resection of the mass with negative margins and control of bleeding. The latter is a particular challenge, but numerous options are available. The authors describe the operative technique and the available results of hand-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
Strup
Stephen E
SE
Department of Urology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA. sstrup@mail.jci.tju.edu
Hubosky
Scott
S
D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*