[Retroperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for renal masses]

ABSTRACT

Background and Objectives:Radical Nephrectomy [RN] is a standard treatment modality for localized Renal Cell Carcinoma [RCC], and recently laparoscopic RN is coming popular for RCC treatment. The advantages of retroperitoneal laparoscopy to the intraperitoneal approach include less visceral and vascular injury, easier access to renal vessels and no peritoneal seeding. Accordingly that in our country intraperitoneal approach is known as acommon option, we decided to report our experience in retroperitoneal laparoscopic RN in these patients