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7869489

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-3-29
pubmed:abstractText
To evaluate the role of laparoscopic nephrectomy in the management of benign renal diseases, 12 patients undergoing laparoscopic nephrectomy were compared to 13 undergoing a classical flank nephrectomy. Both groups were similar in regard to patient age and indications for surgery. The underlying pathological conditions included vesicoureteral reflux, tuberculosis, hydronephrosis, hypertension and failed pyeloplasty. Overall, operative time ranged from 105 to 360 minutes (mean 145) for the laparoscopic group and 60 to 240 minutes (mean 156.6) for the open surgery group. Hospital stay and interval to return to regular preoperative activities were 2 to 6 days (mean 3.5) and 10 to 21 days (mean 16) for patients undergoing laparoscopic nephrectomy, which was significantly shorter than for those undergoing a flank procedure, 3 to 16 days (mean 8) and 35 to 84 days (mean 32.3), respectively. Pain medication requirements were also markedly decreased after laparoscopic nephrectomy. Of the patients in the laparoscopic group 2 experienced complications with only 1 requiring conversion to open nephrectomy. The laparoscopic technique is an effective as the flank approach for benign renal conditions, while providing a more rapid recuperation and superior cosmetic result.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0022-5347
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
153
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1171-3; discussion 1173-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Comparison between standard flank versus laparoscopic nephrectomy for benign renal disease.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Urology, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study