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Assisted single port bilateral nephrectomy for management of refractory hypertension: A case report

Mazen N Zidan1, Ahmed M Abo Elyazeed1, Renad Turki Alhazmi2

  • 1King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|May 17, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Bilateral nephrectomy is a viable treatment for pediatric refractory hypertension. This minimally invasive approach offers successful outcomes for children unresponsive to medical management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Refractory hypertension in children is a serious condition requiring advanced treatment strategies.
  • Medical management often fails, necessitating alternative interventions.

Observation:

  • A 7-year-old girl with refractory hypertension underwent assisted single-port laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy.
  • This surgical approach was pursued after all other treatment modalities were exhausted.

Findings:

  • The single-port laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy was successfully performed.
  • This case report highlights the efficacy of this minimally invasive technique in treating pediatric refractory hypertension.

Implications:

  • Single-port laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy presents a promising surgical option for pediatric refractory hypertension.
  • Minimally invasive surgery may lead to improved recovery and cosmetic results in pediatric patients.
Abstract

Keywords:
Bilateral nephrectomyCase reportHypertensionPediatricSingle port

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