Simplified upper pole nephrectomy: initial experience
Int. braz. j. urol
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31(2): 157-160, Mar.-Apr. 2005. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the results of an upper pole nephrectomy technique on 5 children. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Upper pole nephrectomy was performed on 5 children, including 4 females and 1 male. Age ranged from 3 to 6 years old. The technique was performed without initial dissection of the renal pedicle. The upper pole is incised and removed. Upon its complete dissection, the segment that drains the upper pole is easily identified, clamped and sectioned.RESULTS:
Three children with ureterocele and 2 with ectopic ureter underwent this procedure. There was no intra- or postoperative complication with this technique. DSMA scintigraphy showed no decrease in renal function in the remaining kidney following the procedure.CONCLUSION:
The polar nephrectomy technique is simple, and has the advantage of not approaching the renal hilum, which makes surgery less laborious and prevents risk of renal damage, hemorrhage and decreased function in the remaining renal portion.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Kidney
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Nephrectomy
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
Urology
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal University of Bahia/BR
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