Energy sources for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: critical appraisal

Energy sources for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: critical appraisal

Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) has emerged as a viable alternative for the conventional open nephron-sparing surgery (NSS). So far, an adequate renal parenchymal cutting and hemostasis, as well as caliceal repair remains technically challenging. Numerous investigators have developed techniqu...

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Main Authors: Mauricio Rubinstein, Alireza Moinzadeh, Jose R. Colombo Jr, Luciano A. Favorito, Francisco J. Sampaio, Inderbir S. Gill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2007-02-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
laparoscopy
surgical procedures
nephrectomy
energy sources
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