Intraoperative consultation for the kidney

Unexpected renal masses, renal anomalies, and trauma to the kidneys or renal vessels discovered at exploratory laparotomy may prompt a surgeon to consult a urologist intraoperatively. The usual principles of urologic management apply in these cases, but the evaluation must be tailored to the intraoperative situation. Except in emergency cases, definitive treatment can be delayed safely until full urologic evaluation is possible.