Retroperitoneoscopic laparo-endoscopic single-site radical nephrectomy (RLESS-RN): Initial experience with a homemade port

Shiu Dong Chung, Chao Yuan Huang, Yao Chou Tsai, Shih Chieh Chueh, Shun Fa Hung, Shuo Meng Wang, Chun Hou Liao, Hong Jeng Yu

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Abstract

We successfully performed 6 LESS radical nephrectomy via the retroperitoneal approach (RLESS) using the Alexis wound retractor as a single access with conventional laparoscopic instruments. The results demonstrated that our RLESS technique of radical nephrectomy is a safe and feasible procedure for management of localized renal cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Article number138
JournalWorld Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 28 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery
  • Less
  • Nephrectomy
  • Renal cancer
  • Retroperitoneum

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oncology

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