Simultaneous "cut and suture": a novel technique for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy without vascular clamping.
Loss of renal units due to warm ischemia is of great concern in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). We describe a technique for performing LPN without vascular clamping with optimal results and minimal blood loss, suitable for small and superficial renal masses.
Schatloff
Oscar
O
Department of Urology, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel. oscar.schatloff@gmail.com
Ramon
Jacob
J
Nadu
Andrei
A
D018207:Angiomyolipoma / Q000601:surgery*; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques