Laparoscopic removal of a gigantic non-functioning kidney via retroperitoneal access

Hugely dilated kidneys can sometimes present as abdominal masses. These kidneys are invariably non-functioning and are managed by nephrectomy. We describe a case of massive kidney containing 12.5 litres on fluid which was managed by retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy. The patient was a 24-year-old mal...

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Published in:International urology and nephrology 2000, Vol.32 (1), p.37-39
Main Authors: Hemal, A K, Kumar, M, Pawar, R S, Talwar, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anorexia
Humans
Hydronephrosis - surgery
Kidneys
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy - methods
Male
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy - methods
Retroperitoneal Space
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Summary:Hugely dilated kidneys can sometimes present as abdominal masses. These kidneys are invariably non-functioning and are managed by nephrectomy. We describe a case of massive kidney containing 12.5 litres on fluid which was managed by retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy. The patient was a 24-year-old male who presented with a huge abdominal mass, anorexia and weight loss. Laparoscopic surgery for such a large kidney has not been previously reported. We discuss salient features of the procedure and elaborate on the modifications required in the case of significantly enlarged kidneys.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1023/A:1007139613615