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Prone retroperitoneoscopy in treating complex renal vascular malformations.

Supul Hennayake¹

¹Central Manchester Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, United Kingdom. supul.hennayake@cmft.nhs.uk

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Prone retroperitoneoscopy is effective for treating complex renal vascular malformations in children. This minimally invasive approach offers excellent exposure for managing conditions causing malignant hypertension.

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Pediatric Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Nephrology

Background:

Malignant hypertension in children can stem from complex reno-vascular malformations.
This video demonstrates prone retroperitoneoscopy for two pediatric cases.

Observation:

Case 1: A 6-year-old girl with malignant hypertension and right renal artery stenosis due to an arteriovenous malformation.
Case 2: A 14-month-old boy with upper pole renal artery obstruction.

Findings:

Prone retroperitoneoscopy facilitated clear visualization and control of aberrant renal vessels in both pediatric patients.
Successful management of arteriovenous malformations and arterial obstruction was achieved with this technique.

Implications:

The prone approach offers excellent exposure of renal vasculature, aorta, and vena cava.
This technique is suitable for complex renal vascular malformations, enabling precise dissection and repair.