Retroperitoneoscopic heminephrectomy

K Taghavi; I Mushtaq

doi:10.1016/j.jpurol.2018.02.010

Retroperitoneoscopic heminephrectomy

J Pediatr Urol. 2018 Apr;14(2):196-197. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2018.02.010. Epub 2018 Mar 7.

Authors

K Taghavi¹, I Mushtaq²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Paediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK; Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
² Department of Paediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK. Electronic address: Imran.Mushtaq@gosh.nhs.uk.

PMID: 29551554
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2018.02.010

Abstract

Retroperitoneoscopic heminephrectomy has multiple potential benefits in both infants and children. This article reviewed technical aspects of the procedure, and provided illustrations and an operative video demonstration. The vital first step is a 'critical view' of the collecting system/vascular supply of both upper/lower moieties. Dividing the lateral renal attachments later in the dissection allows passive retraction of the hilum, facilitating this dissection.

Keywords: Heminephrectomy; Minimal access surgery; Retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Kidney / abnormalities
Kidney / surgery*
Laparoscopy / methods*
Male
Models, Anatomic
Nephrectomy / methods*
Patient Positioning / methods*
Prone Position
Recovery of Function
Retroperitoneal Space / surgery
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome