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Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy: retroperitoneal versus transperitoneal approach.

Surena F Matin1, Inderbir S Gill

  • 1Section of Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urological Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, OH 44195, USA.

Summary

Transperitoneal and retroperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy are effective. Surgeon experience historically dictated approach choice, but both methods uphold oncologic principles for kidney cancer surgery.

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