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Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. The European experience
J J Rassweiler1, C Abbou, G Janetschek
1Department of Urology, Klinikum Heilbronn, University of Heidelberg, Germany. jens.rassweiler@klinikum-heilbronn.de
The Urologic Clinics of North America
|December 1, 2000
Abstract:
Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is technically difficult but oncologically effective. The operation should be performed in centers with expertise. Hemostasis can be achieved using bipolar coagulation and fibrin glue-coated cellulose. Further studies will determine whether less invasive alternatives (focused ultrasound, cryotherapy) will meet the high standard of open (or laparoscopic) nephron-sparing surgery for small renal cell carcinoma.