TY - JOUR
T1 - Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy
T2 - A decade of evolution
AU - Berger, Andre K.
AU - Stein, Robert J.
AU - Aron, Monish
AU - Gill, Inderbir S.
AU - Desai, Mihir M.
PY - 2011/2/1
Y1 - 2011/2/1
N2 - The detection of renal tumors is increasing with the widespread use of ultrasonography and CT. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) offers less pain, smaller scars, and shorter convalescence. Expanded indications of LPN include larger and more complex tumors, including those in hilar or central locations, multiple tumors, solitary kidneys, and patients with previous renal surgery. This procedure is in constant evolution. We describe the technical nuances of LPN over the past decade of evolution.
AB - The detection of renal tumors is increasing with the widespread use of ultrasonography and CT. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) offers less pain, smaller scars, and shorter convalescence. Expanded indications of LPN include larger and more complex tumors, including those in hilar or central locations, multiple tumors, solitary kidneys, and patients with previous renal surgery. This procedure is in constant evolution. We describe the technical nuances of LPN over the past decade of evolution.
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U2 - 10.1089/end.2010.0676
DO - 10.1089/end.2010.0676
M3 - Article
C2 - 21241195
AN - SCOPUS:79952297964
VL - 25
SP - 145
EP - 150
JO - Journal of Endourology
JF - Journal of Endourology
SN - 0892-7790
IS - 2
ER -