@Article{,
AUTHOR = {Ivan Hsia, Anil Kapoor},
TITLE = {Technique of laparoscopic nephrectomy in a patient with previous urinary diversion},
JOURNAL = {Canadian Journal of Urology},
VOLUME = {10},
YEAR = {2003},
NUMBER = {5},
PAGES = {2017--2019},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/CJU/v10n5/62723},
ISSN = {1488-5581},
ABSTRACT = {Laparoscopic nephrectomy is quickly becoming accepted
as the standard treatment for small renal neoplasms and
benign renal disease. The presence of an ileal conduit
has been termed a relative contraindication to
laparoscopic surgery. A 58-year old female presented with
recurrent pyelonephritis and hydronephrosis of her left
kidney. Surgical removal was necessary and we
considered a transperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy
for her. The patient had an ileal conduit and it was
because of this reason that only after careful consideration
was it decided to attempt the surgery using the
laparoscopic approach. We present our technique of
transperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy in this patient
with an ileal conduit and include technical suggestions
that will help predict a successful outcome. The success
of this case demonstrates that in certain circumstances,
patients with urinary diversions can be offered
laparoscopic nephrectomy and its benefits.},
DOI = {}
}