Posterior retroperitoneoscopic partial nephrectomy using microwave tissue coagulator for small renal tumors
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Keiichi Itoh1, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Michiharu Miuru
1Department of Urology, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Japan.
Background And Purpose:
Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy remains surgically challenging because of the potential for excessive blood loss, infection, and the development of urinary fistulas. In addition, posterior retroperitoneoscopic partial nephrectomy is not popular because of the limited space for surgical manipulation. We evaluated the usefulness of a microwave tissue coagulator in posterior retroperitoneoscopic partial nephrectomy for small posterior renal tumor.
Patients And Methods:
Posterior retroperitoneoscopic partial nephrectomy was performed without renal pedicle clamping using a microwave tissue coagulator in six patients with small posterior renal tumors.
Results:
The mean operative time was 136 minutes (range 78-180 minutes), and the blood loss was <20 mL. No serious operative complications occurred, and there was no significant deterioration of renal function.
Conclusion:
Posterior retroperitoneoscopic partial nephrectomy using a microwave tissue coagulator can be a safe and less invasive method for the treatment of small posterior renal tumors.
