Complications of upper urinary system laparoscopic surgery: a single center experience with 942 cases

Objectives: Since the introduction of laparoscopic nephrectomies, surgeries in field urology have become increasingly popular. Laparoscopic surgery has its advantages but carries risk complications like all interventions. In our study, we aimed to discuss complication rates according difficulty level by presenting experiences with urological procedures for upper urinary system. Methods: This retrospective study includes 942 performed a single surgeon. The divided into three groups European Scoring System (ESS) Classification. rate each group was calculated separately. Results: A total 127 (13.4%) were observed. Partial nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy and ureterolithotomy had highest rates. Renal cyst excision, simple nephrectomy radical lowest According Clavien Complication Classification, distributions Grade 1, 2 3 29.1% (n =37), 57.4% = 73) 13.3% 17); respectively. open conversion 0.84%. When classified as “easy”, “difficult” “very difficult” ESS classification; found 7.3% easy group, difficult 16.6% very group. There no significant difference between terms (p 0.329). Conclusions: Performing easier operations first years learning curve is beneficial preventing complications. With increasing experience, more complicated can be similar