Journal article
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