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



Nourimahdavi K1, 2 ; Izadpanahi MH1
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  1. 1. Department of Urology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Aseman Building #8, Isfahan, 81536, Narges Lane, Moshtagh Street, Iran

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.