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Retroperitoneoscopic renal surgery: our approach.

I S Gill1, J J Rassweiler

  • 1Section of Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.

Urology
|October 8, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Retroperitoneoscopic surgery offers direct access to the kidney hilum, avoiding the abdominal cavity. This technique is now a reliable and routine method for minimally invasive kidney procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Urologic Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Nephrectomy

Background:

  • Retroperitoneoscopic renal surgery is less common than transperitoneal due to perceived smaller working space and unfamiliar techniques.
  • Over 400 retroperitoneoscopic renal procedures were performed across two major urologic laparoscopic surgery centers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present current techniques for retroperitoneoscopic renal surgery.
  • To highlight the advantages of retroperitoneoscopy in urologic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Creating retroperitoneal working space using balloon dilation or finger dissection.
  • Making a longitudinal incision in Gerota's fascia to access the renal hilum.
  • Approaching the renal hilum first, followed by specimen mobilization during nephrectomy.

Main Results:

  • Retroperitoneoscopy provides excellent and early access to the renal hilum.
  • The technique successfully avoids the peritoneal cavity.

Conclusions:

  • Retroperitoneoscopy is the preferred approach for most laparoscopic renal surgeries, including cancer nephrectomy.
  • The described techniques have established retroperitoneoscopy as a dependable and routine minimally invasive kidney surgery method.

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