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Laparoscopic nephrectomy for massive polycystic kidney disease: Updated technique and outcomes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: We present our technique of laparoscopic nephrectomy for massive polycystic kidneys in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and review the outcome analysis of our experience. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed all transperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomies done for polycystic kidneys at a university hospital. Our technique included three 12-mm ports with additional one or two 5-mm ports, with usage …

Authors

Bansal RK; Kapoor A

Journal

Canadian Urological Association Journal, Vol. 8, No. 9-10, pp. 341–345

Publisher

Canadian Urological Association Journal

Publication Date

September 2014

DOI

10.5489/cuaj.2097

ISSN

1911-6470