[Nephrectomy through a single trocar incision].
Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) is a laparoscopic technique in which a single small incision is made in the umbilicus with the use of a special device (single-port). We report the first nephrectomy performed in Scandinavia using this method. LESS nephrectomy is feasible, but requires a specific training programme comprising theory as well as practice. The authors believe that such training in conjunction with careful patient selection is essential.
Laurberg
Jens Reumert
JR
Regionshospitalet Viborg, Urologisk Afdeling.
Nielsen
Jørn
J
Lund
Lars
L
D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery