@Article{,
AUTHOR = {Kelly A. Healy, Andrew Margules, Chandan Kundavaram, Scott G. Hubosky, Costas D. Lallas},
TITLE = {Laparoscopic pelvic nephrectomy: essential preoperative and intraoperative considerations},
JOURNAL = {Canadian Journal of Urology},
VOLUME = {19},
YEAR = {2012},
NUMBER = {3},
PAGES = {6299--6302},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/CJU/v19n3/61809},
ISSN = {1488-5581},
ABSTRACT = {Pelvic kidneys are typically asymptomatic, but surgical intervention may be required in select cases.Laparoscopic pelvic nephrectomy is a feasible option. Given the highly variable vascular anatomy, careful surgical planning and meticulous technique are necessary. We present our experience with this minimally invasive approach. A 46-year-old male with a painful, non-functioning left pelvic kidney initially underwent left ureteral stent placement. He was noncompliant and lost to follow up. He re-presented and elected for laparoscopic pelvic nephrectomy. The procedure was performed without complications. Key features included detailed preoperative vascular imaging, ureteral catheterization, optimal port placement, and dissection from a cephalad to caudal direction. Laparoscopic nephrectomy is a safe and effcacious treatment for diseased pelvic kidneys.},
DOI = {}
}