Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Articles and resources for Laparoscopic Nephrectomy in Robotic and Minimally Invasive.
Laparoscopic nephrectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove a kidney through small incisions in the abdomen. This technique is often considered for various reasons, including kidney cancer, severe kidney disease, or the presence of non-functioning kidneys. The minimally invasive nature of the surgery makes it a preferred choice for many patients, as it can lead to quicker recovery times and less postoperative discomfort compared to traditional open surgery.
During a laparoscopic nephrectomy, surgeons typically use a camera and specialized instruments inserted through small incisions. The camera provides a clear view of the surgical area, allowing the surgeon to carefully detach the kidney from surrounding tissues and blood vessels. The kidney is then removed through one of the incisions. Patients can generally expect to stay in the hospital for a few days post-surgery, and the overall recovery period may vary based on individual health and the complexity of the procedure.
The typical benefits of laparoscopic nephrectomy include reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster return to daily activities. However, like any surgical procedure, there are risks involved, such as bleeding, infection, or complications related to anesthesia. Understanding both the potential advantages and risks can help individuals make informed decisions about their treatment options.
Benefits of Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Kidney Donation Surgery
This research paper compares two methods of kidney donation surgery: the traditional "open" method and a newer, minimally invasive method called hand-assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy. In...Benefits of Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Less-Dn Vs. Standard Technique
This research paper reviews the benefits and risks of using laparoendoscopic single site donor nephrectomy (LESS-DN), a new technique for kidney removal from live donors. This technique, which require...Benefits of Ligasure in Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Kidney Removal
This research paper explores the use of a device called LigaSure during a type of surgery called laparoscopic nephrectomy, which is used to remove diseased kidneys. The LigaSure device was used in thi...Benefits of Self-Retaining Sutures in Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery
This study looked at the use of a self-retaining barbed suture (SRBS) during a specific type of kidney surgery known as laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). The researchers were particularly intere...Benefits of Supraglottic Airway in Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Surgery
This research paper discusses a study done on two different methods used to manage a patient's airway during a laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (a type of surgery where a kidney is removed from a living...Best Device for Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Clips Vs. Staplers Explained
This research paper is about the best way to control blood flow during a particular type of kidney removal procedure. Two devices, Hem-o-Lok® clips and staplers, are commonly used for this purpose. Th...Comparing Retroperitoneal and Transperitoneal Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
This research paper is a review of studies that compare two types of kidney surgery: retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RLPN) and transperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (TLPN)...Comparing Robotic and Traditional Laparoscopic Kidney Removal Surgery
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of kidney removal surgery for living donors: the robot-assisted laparoscopic technique (RDN) and the traditional laparoscopic technique (LD...Comparing Three Techniques for Laparoscopic Kidney Donation Surgery
This research paper compares three different surgical techniques used to remove a kidney from a living donor. The three methods are: pure laparoscopic donor nephrectomy with Pfannenstiel incision (PLD...Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Relief After Laparoscopic
This study compared two different methods of pain management after laparoscopic nephrectomy (a surgical procedure to remove a kidney). The two methods, called erector spinae plane block and quadratus ...Exploring New Techniques in Minimally Invasive Veterinary Surgery
This research paper talks about the ongoing advancement in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in veterinary medicine. MIS involves performing operations with minimal damage to the body, which is benefic...Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Large Kidneys
This research paper discusses a new surgical technique for kidney removal in patients suffering from a disease called autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. This disease often results in large ...Hand-Assisted Nephrectomy: a Better Option for Living Donors?
This research paper is about a study comparing two surgical methods for removing a kidney from a living donor, known as nephrectomy. The two methods are the hand-assisted retroperitoneoscopic (HARP) a...Intraoperatory Ultrasound in Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a New Approach
This study is about a recent development in kidney surgery. Doctors have started to use a process called intraoperatory laparoscopic ultrasound during operations to remove part of a kidney (partial ne...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Kidney Tumors in Children: a Safe Option
This research paper examines whether or not it's safe and effective to use a certain type of minimally invasive surgery, known as laparoscopic surgery, to remove kidney tumors in children. The authors...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy in Children: Comparing Surgical Approaches
This research paper is about a study conducted on children who needed to have a kidney removed due to it not functioning properly. This is usually done through a process called laparoscopic nephrectom...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Vs. Finger-Assisted Surgery for Kidney
This research paper compares two methods of kidney removal for kidney donors: laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (a minimally invasive surgical procedure using a small camera and surgical instruments) and...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Guide for Kidney Donors and Recipients
When someone donates a kidney, doctors usually take the left one, often using a minimally invasive method called laparoscopic surgery. But sometimes they have to take the right kidney and often use a ...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Guide for Living Kidney Donors
This research paper provides a detailed guide on how to perform a kidney removal surgery from a living donor using minimally invasive techniques. These techniques aim to reduce the risk of complicatio...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Guide to Kidney Removal Surgery
This research looks at a certain type of kidney removal surgery (hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy or HALDN) and how well it performed on 1864 operations done between March 2007 and January...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Less Invasive Kidney Donation Option
This research paper is about comparing two types of surgeries used to remove a kidney from a living donor for a kidney transplant. The two types are laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) which is less ...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Minimally Invasive Kidney Tumor Treatment
This research paper is about the use of a surgical technique called laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) to treat small kidney tumors. The procedure is difficult to perform, but the researchers have...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Minimally Invasive Option for Kidney
Kidney cancer is one of the top 10 most common cancers in the Western world, with around 90% being a type called renal cell carcinomas. The way these cancers are treated has changed, with a greater em...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Safe Option for Kidney Preservation
This paper looks back at a collection of kidney surgeries performed since 2000 where the patient's own kidney was removed and then re-implanted (autotransplantation). This kind of operation can be an ...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Safe Option for Living Kidney Donation
This study looked at the safety of a procedure called laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN), which is a minimally invasive method used to remove a kidney from a living donor for transplantation. This i...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Safer Option for Kidney Surgery
The researchers analyzed whether keyhole surgery (laparoscopic nephrectomy or LN) is safer than traditional open surgery (open nephrectomy or ON) for patients with inflammatory kidney conditions. Thes...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Benefits for Large Kidney Tumor Surgery
This research paper is a review of 18 clinical trials comparing two types of surgery for large kidney tumors (>7 cm): laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN), a minimally invasive procedure, and open r...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Comparing Surgical Techniques for Kidney
This research paper is about a study comparing two surgical techniques used for kidney donation: the laparoscopic intraperitoneal approach and the retroperitoneoscopic approach. The study was a review...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Comparing Two Approaches for Kidney Tumors
This research paper looks at two different types of laparoscopic surgery used to treat large kidney tumors. The first type, transperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (TLRN), involves entering t...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Preserving Kidney Function After Surgery
The study aims to understand the effects of two surgical procedures - laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) - on kidney function in patients with kidney ...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Safe Kidney Removal for Living Donors
This research paper reviews the safety and feasibility of a specific type of kidney removal surgery, known as laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy, in which a kidney is removed from a living donor fo...Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Safe Kidney Surgery for Obese Donors
This research paper studies the effectiveness of a specific kidney removal surgery (laparoscopic donor nephrectomy) in kidney donors who are obese. The study was carried out at Shahid Beheshti Univers...Robotic Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Breakthrough in Kidney Surgery
A team of doctors successfully removed a cancerous kidney from an 85-year-old woman. They did this using a new technique which allows them to trap the organ inside the body and a new device that can c...Robotic Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a New Era in Kidney Surgery
This research paper talks about the use of remote surgery or "telesurgery" in the field of urology, specifically for removing kidney tumors. From March to October 2021, a surgeon in a top-tier hospita...Robotic Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Safe Kidney Donation Surgery
This research paper reviews the results of a type of kidney removal surgery called robotic-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. This procedure is used to remove a kidney from a donor for transplan...Robotic Nephrectomy: a Safer Option for Living Kidney Donation
This research paper is about a study that compared two surgical methods used for live kidney donation surgeries - robotic and laparoscopic. The study found that surgeries performed using a robot had s...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: What Donors Should Know
This research compared the outcomes of kidney removal surgeries (donor nephrectomy) performed using a robot with those performed using a traditional laparoscopic method. The study looked at 58 surgeri...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Which Is Better for Kidney
This research paper looks at two different surgical methods used for kidney transplants: robotic-assisted laparoscopy and traditional laparoscopy. The goal is to see if one method is better than the o...Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Minimally Invasive Option
This research paper discusses how the use of robot-assisted surgery has improved complex surgeries related to kidneys and the area behind the abdominal cavity. In particular, urologists are now more c...Solo-Surgeon Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a Safe Kidney Removal Option
This research was conducted to determine if a type of kidney removal surgery (laparoscopic donor nephrectomy) can be safely and effectively done by a single surgeon using a camera holder, with only a ...Understanding Chylous Ascites After Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Surgery
This research paper talks about a rare complication that can occur after a specific type of kidney removal surgery (laparoscopic donor nephrectomy). This complication is called chylous ascites, which ...Understanding Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Training for Kidney Donors
This research paper is about the training process for a type of surgery called laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN), which is a method used to remove a kidney from a live donor for transplantation. Th...Understanding Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Risks and Considerations
This research paper is about a study conducted to identify the risk factors that might cause a type of kidney surgery, called laparoscopic nephrectomy (LN), to be changed to traditional open surgery. ...Understanding Readmission Rates After Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Surgery
This research paper is about a study looking into readmission rates and complications after a specific type of kidney removal surgery (hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, or HALDN). The rese...