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Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: The McMaster University

Abstract

Introduction: Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) remains one of the more challenging procedures in urology. Minimizing warm ischemia time (WIT) and bleeding requires efficient intracorporeal suturing. In addition, achieving negative surgical margins requires complete excision of the tumour. We report a large Canadian series of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy with intermediate follow-up. Methods: Between September 2000 and August 2008, 152 …

Authors

Touma NJ; Matsumoto ED; Kapoor A

Journal

Canadian Urological Association Journal, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 233–237

Publisher

Canadian Urological Association Journal

DOI

10.5489/cuaj.288

ISSN

1911-6470