Summary
Introduction
Retroperitoneoscopic heminephrectomy is a challenging procedure but with advantages
over open and transperitoneal laparoscopic approaches. Lower pole heminephrectomy
is less commonly undertaken compared with the upper pole.s
Objective
This VideoBank article aims to aid the surgeon in reducing the associated risks by
demonstrating key steps including patient positioning, access and demonstrating key
critical views.
Materials and methods
This is a video article with audio commentary of a pediatric patient undergoing a
retroperitoneoscopic lower pole heminephrectomy.
Conclusion
Lower pole heminephrectomy can be safely undertaken via a retroperitoneoscopic approach.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 28, 2018
Accepted:
November 21,
2018
Received:
May 29,
2018
Identification
Copyright
Crown Copyright © 2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Journal of Pediatric Urology Company. All rights reserved.
