[The use of laparoscopy in urology: report of 141 cases]
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|February 5, 2002
Abstract
Objective:
To modify laparoscopy in urology.
Method:
From May 1992 to Nov. 1996, 141 patients (110 males and 31 females) were subjected to laparoscopy in the treatment of urological diseases. The age of the patients ranged from 9 to 76 years (mean 39 years). Five patients had nephrectomy, 12 adrenalectomy, 48 renal cyst resection, 61 high ligation of internal spermatic vein, 5 pelvic staging lymphadenectomy, 9 orchiectomy, and 1 removal of bladder diverticulum.
Result:
The rate of successful operation was 95.7% and that of complications was 2.22%. The mean hospitalization was 4.9 +/- 4.1 days.
Conclusion:
Laparoscopy can be used widely in clinical practice.