title: Simplified reconstruction after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy using a single-pass suturing technique.
abstract: Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) has been underused because of its technical complexity and difficulty. We present a knotless and bolsterless technique that allows simultaneous repair of the pelvicaliceal system and compression of the parenchyma defect using a series of single-pass running sutures. We believe that this technique will simplify reconstruction and aid in popularization of LPN.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urologic Oncology, Department of Urology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York 10016, USA. samir.taneja@nyumc.org
authors.forename: Samir S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Taneja
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dakwar
authors.forename: Guilherme
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Godoy