Partial nephrectomy using a microwave tissue coagulator

[Non-ischemic partial nephrectomy using microwave tissue coagulator].

PURPOSE The indications and the safety of non-ischemic partial nephrectomy using a microwave tissue coagulator were studied. MATERIALS AND METHODS Non-ischemic partial nephrectomy was performed on 17 kidneys of 16 patients using a microwave tissue coagulator. The diagnosis was renal tumor and renal stones in eleven and five patients, respectively. Renal tumors were less than 4 centimeters in ...

Transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site partial nephrectomy using a microwave tissue coagulator

Transumbilical single-port laparoscopy has emerged as a method to further enhance cosmetic benefits and reduce morbidity. We present an initial experience with transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site partial nephrectomy (LESS-PN). A 36-year-old woman visited our hospital for the treatment of a left exophytic renal cell carcinoma, 17 mm in diameter, located at the lower pole. We decided to u...

Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy using a microwave tissue coagulator for treating small peripheral renal tumors.

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy has been recently applied as a minimally invasive procedure. Several non-ischemic operation devices in partial nephrectomy have been developed. However, the problem related to maintenance of renal homeostasis remains. We investigated the efficacy and safety of a microwave tissue coagulator in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. METHODS Between April 2...

Hand-assisted, conventional and laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for partial nephrectomy without ischemia using a microwave tissue coagulator.

PURPOSE We report our experience of minimally invasive partial nephrectomy without ischemia using a microwave tissue coagulator (MTC) for hand-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (HALPN), conventional laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (CLPN), and laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for partial nephrectomy (LESSPN). We retrospectively compared the results of these techniques to better defi...

A new operative procedure of hepatic surgery using a microwave tissue coagulator.