Laparoscopic enucleation of a renal cell carcinoma
Luciani, R. C. ; Greiner, M. ; Clement, J. C. ; Houot, A. ; Didierlaurent, J. F.
Springer
Published 1994
Springer
Published 1994
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1432-2218
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| Keywords: |
Carcinoma ; Kidney ; Laparoscopy ; Enucleation ; CT scan ; Arteriography
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract The purpose of this study was to report on the feasibility of laparoscopic excision of renal cell carcinoma. An 81-year-old female with renovascular disease underwent a laparoscopic excisional operation for a 2-cm tumor localized in the left kidney. Pathological evaluation showed a low-grade tumor without any extension through the renal capsule (grade I Hand Broder, stage I Robson). The postoperative course was uneventful; there was minimal postoperative pain. The patient was discharged home on the sixth day. Laparoscopic excision would appear to be a safe and effective technique in selected cases.
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Electronic Resource
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