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Upper tract urologic LaparoEndoscopic Single-Site surgery.

Soroush Rais-Bahrami¹, Nikhil Waingankar, Lee Richstone

¹The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, Hofstra-North Shore LIJ School of Medicine, New Hyde Park, NY, USA.

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Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) surgery offers a minimally invasive approach for urologic procedures, reducing scars and improving recovery. This review examines current experiences with upper tract urologic LESS surgery.

Keywords:

Kidney transplantation LaparoEndoscopic Single-Site laparoscopy renal cell carcinoma upper tract urothelial carcinoma ureteropelvic junction obstruction

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Area of Science:

Urologic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Conventional laparoscopy offers minimally invasive options.
Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) surgery evolved from laparoscopy.
LESS surgery aims for fewer incisions, reduced scarring, and enhanced recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current clinical experience with upper tract urologic LESS surgery.
To summarize the adoption and application of LESS techniques in urologic surgery.
To highlight advancements in minimally invasive urologic procedures.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature and clinical practices.
Analysis of Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) surgical techniques in urology.
Focus on upper tract procedures performed by specialized urologists.

Main Results:

LESS surgery is increasingly adopted for upper tract urologic procedures.
Specialized centers with advanced laparoscopic practices are leading LESS adoption.
LESS techniques are being refined for various upper tract urologic conditions.

Conclusions:

Upper tract urologic LESS surgery represents a significant advancement in minimally invasive techniques.
Continued experience and research are expected to further refine LESS procedures.
LESS surgery holds promise for improved patient outcomes in urologic care.