title: Hand-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA. sstrup@mail.jci.tju.edu
authors.forename: Stephen E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Strup
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hubosky
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*