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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Partial nephrectomy is increasingly performed for renal cell carcinoma.
  • Complications, though rare, require careful management.
  • Chyluria is an uncommon post-nephrectomy complication.

Observation:

  • An 82-year-old male developed chyluria two years after partial nephrectomy.
  • Urine was cloudy and milky postprandially.
  • Hypoalbuminemia developed secondary to chyluria.

Findings:

  • Endoscopic sclerotherapy with silver nitrate was effective in treating chyluria.
  • The patient experienced complete resolution of chyluria with no recurrence for 11 months.
  • Negative surgical margins were achieved for the initial renal cell carcinoma.

Implications:

  • Chyluria is a rare but possible complication after partial nephrectomy.
  • Endoscopic sclerotherapy is a viable treatment option for post-nephrectomy chyluria.
  • Increased rates of partial nephrectomy may lead to a rise in chyluria cases.