Journal article
Intact Specimen Extraction in Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Procedures: Pfannenstiel Versus Expanded Port Site Incisions
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Laparoscopic nephrectomy is considered the standard of care for most Stage T1 and T2 renal tumors. Most centers perform intact extraction rather than morcellation. The extraction incision location varies, with no consensus on the best site. We compared the operative and perioperative parameters after transperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy procedures with intact specimen extraction through a Pfannenstiel (PFN) or expanded port site …
Authors
Tisdale BE; Kapoor A; Hussain A; Piercey K; Whelan JP
Journal
Urology, Vol. 69, No. 2, pp. 241–244
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2 2007
DOI
10.1016/j.urology.2006.09.061
ISSN
0090-4295