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Retroperitoneoscopic lower pole heminephrectomy
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.sRetroperitoneoscopic heminephrectomy
Retroperitoneoscopic heminephrectomy has multiple potential benefits in both infants and children. This article reviewed technical aspects of the procedure, and provided illustrations and an operative video demonstration. The vital first step is a ‘critical view’ of the collecting system/vascular supply of both upper/lower moieties. Dividing the lateral renal attachments later in the dissection allows passive retraction of the hilum, facilitating this dissection.Laparoscopic selective clipping of upper moiety vasculature and ureter without partial nephrectomy: A novel technique for pediatric urinary incontinence due to ectopic ureter associated with poor functioning upper renal moiety
The aim of this study was to present a novel laparoscopic technique for persistent urinary incontinence in pediatrics due to ectopic ureter associated with poor functioning upper renal moiety.Prone retroperitoneoscopic approach for heminephrectomy: Specific advantages relating to access to vascular pedicle
The lateral approach is more widely used in retroperitoneoscopic (RP) heminephroureterectomy (HNU) due to familiar orientation and ease of conversion. The prone approach however gives early and easy access to the vascular pedicle. The main reason for not adopting a prone approach more widely is the perceived difficulty in lower ureteric access. We present a series of 30 HNUs where the prone approach was utilized extremely effectively with no conversions and few complications.
