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Published on: March 12, 2011
Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) renal cyst decortication during Pacific Partnership humanitarian assistance
Sean P Stroup1, Kyle Gillis, Melissa M Lunday
1Department of Urology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134, USA.
Abstract:
We describe the first laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) performed during a U.S. Navy humanitarian assistance mission. In conjunction with host nation surgeons, we performed a LESS renal cyst decortication in a 72-year-old woman during Pacific Partnership aboard the USNS Mercy (T-AH19). LESS procedures during humanitarian assistance missions offer advantages of rapid recovery and minimal convalescence. This case illustrates an innovative way to transfer technology and techniques between mission personnel and host nation providers during missions designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.