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Hand-assisted laparoscopic renal surgery: current trends and applications
Paulos Yohannes1, Arthur D Smith, Benjamin R Lee
1Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, USA.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|September 13, 2002
Summary
Hand-assisted laparoscopy simplifies surgical learning and shows success in kidney procedures. This technique reduces patient recovery complications compared to open surgery.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) aids learning standard laparoscopy.
- HALS has diverse urological applications for kidney diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review HALS applications in urology.
- To assess the success rates of HALS.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of HALS in urology.
- MEDLINE database search utilized.
Main Results:
- Successful hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy for benign and malignant kidney conditions.
- Reduced perioperative morbidity compared to open surgery.
- Minimized warm-ischemia time in renal transplantation.
Conclusions:
- Hand-assisted nephrectomy is a valuable tool for learning laparoscopy.
- HALS facilitates the adoption of laparoscopic techniques in urology.