[Renal aspergilloma: retroperitoneoscopic resection as a minimally invasive organ preservation treatment option]

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Transplant Surgery
• Mycology

Background:

• Aspergillus infections pose a significant threat to immunocompromised patients, often leading to high mortality rates.
• Renal aspergilloma is a rare but serious fungal infection of the kidney.

Observation:

• A case of renal aspergilloma is presented in a patient who received a bone marrow transplant.
• The patient's immunocompromised status heightened the risk and complexity of the infection.

Findings:

• Treatment of renal aspergilloma is complex, typically necessitating a multimodal approach.
• This case successfully employed a minimally invasive retroperitoneoscopic resection of the aspergilloma.

Implications:

• Minimally invasive surgical techniques can be effective in managing renal aspergilloma in transplant recipients.
• Successful outcomes depend on the judicious combination of systemic antifungal agents and surgical intervention.