Analysis of Mini-incision approach for urological surgery on 43 patients

VernacularTitle:小切口泌尿外科手术43例分析
Author: Wensheng WANG ; Jian XUE ; Xiaoming YU ; Baoguo LI ; Xin LI ; Gang ZHANG ; Kewei TANG ; Yishu LIN ; Xiaohu TANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Mini-incision; Urology; Operation
From: Clinical Medicine of China 2011;27(4):436-437
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To summarize the clinical experiences of mini-incision urological surgery.Methods The clinical data of 43 patients who received mini-incision surgery were reviewed retrospectively.The subjects included 5 adrenal tumor excisions,9 nephrectomy,13 unroofing of solitary renal cyst,4 pyeloplasty.12 pyelolithotomy and ureterolithotomy.Results All surgical procedures were successful in the 43 cases.The length of the incision ranged from 3 to 8 cm.The average operation time was 80 minutes and average blood loss was 100 ml. No patients needed blood transfusion during the operation.No serious complications such as the surrounding organ damage happened.The postoperative hospitalization was 5-7 d. Conclusion Mini-incision approach for urological operation has the advantages of minimal invasion,safety,rapid recovery and no requirement for special equipments.Its easy to be popularized in the primary hospital.