Conversion to Hand Assistance May Prevent Conversion to an Open Procedure in Standard Laparoscopic Nephrectomy


Kural A. R., Obek C., Tuna M. B., Akpinar H., Demirkesen O., Atug F., ...Daha Fazla

JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, cilt.24, sa.8, ss.1297-1300, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1089/end.2010.0167
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1297-1300
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background and Purpose: Laparoscopic surgery has received wide acceptance within the urologic community. Conversion from standard laparoscopy to the open technique may sometimes be necessary. Conversion to an open procedure may have negative implications for both the surgeon and the patient. Conversion to hand-assisted laparoscopy under these circumstances, however, may obviate open surgery. We intended to review our results and emphasize the efficacy and safety of conversion to hand assistance during standard laparoscopy when necessary.