Retroperitoneoscopic Partial Nephrectomy in a Horseshoe Kidney.
10.4111/kju.2011.52.11.795
- Author:
Yong Seung LEE
1
;
Ho Song YU
;
Myung Up KIM
;
Ho Sung JANG
;
Dae Hun LEE
;
Chan Dong YEOM
;
Jong Ho HWANG
;
Won Sik HAM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology and Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. uroham@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Kidney;
Laparoscopy;
Nephrectomy
- MeSH:
Angiography;
Cold Temperature;
Female;
Humans;
Kidney;
Laparoscopy;
Nephrectomy;
Polyglactin 910;
Sutures;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2011;52(11):795-797
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A 21-year-old woman with a 4 cm enhancing cystic renal mass in the left moiety of a horseshoe kidney was treated through a retroperitoneal laparoscopic approach. The tumor was excised completely with cold scissors, and renal parenchyma suturing with a surgical bolster was done with Vicryl 2-0 sutures. Choosing the proper approach according to the location of the lesion and the surgeon's experience with both approaches are of importance in laparoscopic surgery in horseshoe kidney cases. A preoperative kidney computed tomography angiography was helpful for understanding the complex renal vasculature.
