Periadrenal Volume is a Better Predictor of Prolonged Operative Time in Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Adrenalectomy than BMI
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05324-0
Abstract: Background Retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy is gaining traction as a minimally invasive technique. One of the purported relative contraindications is BMI given the smaller working space. We hypothesize that other anthropometric measurements may be better predictors… read more here.
Keywords: periadrenal volume; laparoscopic retroperitoneal; time; operative time ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic retroperitoneal approach for retrocaval ureter in children
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DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-02849-w
Abstract: Purpose Retrocaval ureter (RCU) is a rare congenital anomaly and published data on pediatric laparoscopic management are poor. The aim of this study was to report our experience of retroperitoneal laparoscopic approach for management of… read more here.
Keywords: retrocaval ureter; approach retrocaval; laparoscopic retroperitoneal; retroperitoneal approach ... See more keywords
Implementation and validation of a retroperitoneal dissection curriculum
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.06.021
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Competency‐based education requires educators to use simulation training for the purposes of education and assessment of resident trainees. Research demonstrates that improvement in surgical skills acquired in a simulated environment is transferrable to the… read more here.
Keywords: technical skills; curriculum; retroperitoneal; laparoscopic retroperitoneal ... See more keywords
Hand‐assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal donor nephrectomy: A single‐institution experience of over 500 cases—Operative technique and clinical outcomes
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.13261
Abstract: Although there are several variations of laparoscopic living‐donor nephrectomies, there is no consensus as to the best technique. Our objective was to describe our technique and assess the outcomes of our approach to hand‐assisted laparoscopic… read more here.
Keywords: technique; laparoscopic retroperitoneal; donor; hand assisted ... See more keywords