Retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery in urology:A report of 87 cases
- VernacularTitle:后腹腔镜手术在泌尿外科的应用(附87例报告)
- Author:
Jiongming LI
;
Xiao LI
;
Xiaohua MO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Laparoscopy;
Adrenal gland;
Kidney;
Ureter
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the clinical effects of retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery in the management of diseases of adrenal glands, kidneys and ureters. Methods By using a closed puncture into retroperitoneal space to establish a surgical access ,87 patients with diseases of adrenal glands, renal cysts, ureteral calculi and ureteral deformities were operated on by means of retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery. Results The surgery was successfully accomplished in 83 patients with an excellent therapeutic effect, whereas a conversion to open surgery was required in 4 patients. There were no blood transfusions or serious complications in the study. Conclusions Retroperitoneal laparoscopic operations of adrenalectomy, cyst unroofing, ureterolithotomy, ureterolysis and ureteroplasty has the advantages of minimal invasion, less blood loss and fewer complications, being an effective and practical procedure .
