A minimally invasive procedure, laparoendoscopic
single-site surgery for kidney removal involves a single retroperitoneal or
abdominal incision in order to remove a kidney. Special articulating or bent
tools are used to provide a triangulated view of the surgical area.
Also
Known As:
·
Kidney
removal
·
Nephrectomy
·
Laparoscopic
surgery
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LESS
·
Keyhole
surgery for kidney removal
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Single-incision
laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for kidney removal
·
Single-port
access laparoscopic surgery for kidney removal
·
Single-site
laparoscopy (SSL) for kidney removal
·
Single-site
access (SSA) laparoscopic surgery for kidney removal
Conditions
Treated with Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Kidney Removal:
Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for kidney
removal may be performed in cases of kidney failure.
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for kidney removal. Hand-assisted
laparoscopic nephrectomy is a surgical alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia
with Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Kidney Removal:
Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for kidney
removal is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is
asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Kidney Removal:
Possible risks following laparoendoscopic
single-site surgery for kidney removal include swelling, infection, bleeding,
damage to nearby organs and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also
possible for there to be an intraoperative switch to a more invasive type of
surgery.
Prognosis
after Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Kidney Removal:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for kidney removal is good. There are
fewer complications when compared to traditional surgery, but more experience
is needed with the specialized tools.
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