[Kidney biopsy: comparative study between open and half-open (lumboscopic) technique (author's transl)]

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Surgical Innovation
• Medical Diagnostics

Background:

• Kidney biopsy is a crucial diagnostic tool.
• Conventional open biopsy is invasive with potential complications.
• Minimally invasive techniques are sought to improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the outcomes of conventional open kidney biopsy with the half-open, lumboscopic technique.
• To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each biopsy method.
• To determine the suitability of the lumboscopic technique as a replacement for open biopsy.

Main Methods:

• A comparative study involving 192 patients undergoing kidney biopsy.
• Analysis of results, intraoperative, and postoperative complications for both techniques.
• Assessment of specific advantages and disadvantages of conventional open biopsy versus lumboscopic biopsy.

Main Results:

• The lumboscopic technique demonstrated clear advantages over the conventional open biopsy.
• Specific benefits of the lumboscopic approach were identified and confirmed.
• Complication rates and patient outcomes were compared between the two methods.

Conclusions:

• The lumboscopic kidney biopsy technique shows superiority compared to the conventional open method.
• The lumboscopic technique possesses the necessary prerequisites to replace the standard surgical biopsy.
• This minimally invasive approach offers a promising alternative for kidney biopsy procedures.