Laparoscopic Heminephrectomy in Horseshoe Kidney Using Bipolar Energy: Report of Three Cases Publisher Pubmed



Nourimahdavi K^{1, 2} ; Izadpanahi MH¹
Source: Journal of Endourology Published:2008

Abstract

Variability in blood supply, the renal isthmus, and abnormal kidney location are unique features that contribute to making a laparoscopic approach for heminephrectomy in a horseshoe kidney technically challenging. We report three cases of laparoscopic heminephrectomy for benign disease in horseshoe kidneys using bipolar energy for transection of the isthmus. © 2008 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.