Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy with diode laser: a promising technique.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate application of diode laser in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN), and to question this technique in terms of ease of tumor excision and reduction of warm ischemia time (WIT).

Background data

LPN is the standard operative method for small renal masses. The benefits of LPN are numerous, including preserving renal function and prolonging overall survival. However, reduction of WIT remains main challenge in this operation. In order to shorten WIT, many techniques have been developed, with variable results.

Patients and methods

We performed a prospective collection and analysis of health records for patients who were operated on between March 2011 and August 2012. Inclusion criteria were single tumor ≤ 4 cm, predominant e

SUBMITTER: Knezevic N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3926155 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature