[Role of laparoscopy in uro-oncology]

The article reviews problems of laparoscopic surgery in uro-oncology. Examples supporting and opposing the laparoscopic alternative are given. Original objections against the use of the method for the treatment of malignancies are discussed from the retrospective position. According to the predominant views it looks that laparoscopic treatment by a highly educated team with good technical background, respecting oncologic and functional aspects, does not have worse short-term and long-lasting results. The improving diagnostics and possibility to identify malignancies in early stage of development will enable wider use of the laparoscopic surgery.