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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: An Established Routine Procedure
Journal of Endourology, Volume 8, No. 4, Year 1994
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Between August 1992 and April 1993, 60 patients underwent laparoscopic nephrectomy in our institution for benign disease (35 hydronephrosis, 20 chronic pyelonephritis, 4 end-stage kidney, 1 renal hypoplasia). Conversion to open surgery was needed in six cases to overcome intraoperative bleeding or perirenal adhesions. The mean operative time was 3.5 ± 1.3 hours, and the mean hospital stay was 3.2 ± 2.1 days. No deaths occurred, but significant complications were encountered in four cases in the form of pulmonary embolism, a large hematoma, postoperative bleeding, and colonic perforation. Laparoscopic nephrectomy is a safe and effective alternative to open nephrectomy for benign renal conditions. © 1994, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Eraky, Ibrahim A.
Egypt, Mansoura
Mansoura University, Urology and Nephrology Center
El-Kappany, Hamdy A.
Egypt, Mansoura
Mansoura University, Urology and Nephrology Center
Shamaa, Moustafa A.
Egypt, Mansoura
Mansoura University, Urology and Nephrology Center
Ghoneim, Mohamed A.
Egypt, Mansoura
Mansoura University, Urology and Nephrology Center
Statistics
Citations: 39
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1089/end.1994.8.275
e-ISSN:
1557900X
Research Areas
Cancer
Health System And Policy