Introduction and Objectives
Benign kidney's diseases are considered to be a good indication for laparoscopic intervention. In pediatric population laparoscopic heminephrectomy due to pathologies of duplex kidney are well recognized. We present initial experience in first two cases treated for hydronephotic upper pole of kidney with duplicated collected system.
Material and Methods
Two female patients age 48 and 21 with mildly symptomatic upper pole hydronephrosis due to ectopic distal implantation of ureter and impacted distal ureteric stone were treated by laparoscopic transperitoneal approach. Partial nephrectomy with ureterectomy were performed in a lateral flank position through 4 trocars. Colon was reflected medially by incision along the Told line and both ureters were clearly identified. Careful dissection of renal hilus permitted for identification of polar vessels which were clipped and transected. Upper pole ureter was dissected toward the bladder level and closed with clips of vessel sealing system device. Parenchymal section was performed using Ligasure coagulation after complete dissection of upper pole renal pelvis. Additional haemostatic sutures were placed if necessary. Specimen was removed in an endobag and 12 Fr suction drain was left for 24–48 hours.
Results
Both interventions were completed laparoscopically, no conversion to open surgery was necessary. Duration of surgery was 120 min and 145 min. Blood loose was minimal and no transfusion was required. Postoperative complication occurred in one patient – formation of renal abscess necessitating percutaneous drainage and parenteral antibiotic therapy. On 6 month follow up both patents were symptoms-free and the remaining moiety of the kidneys were unchanged with no dilatation of colleting system.
Conclusions
Laparoscopic heminephrectomy is feasible however technically demanding with possible significant complications and has a potential to offer all advantages of minimally invasive surgery.
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© 2009 European Association of Urology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
