Hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy as a minimally invasive option in the treatment of large renal specimens
INTRODUCTION: We describe our experience with hand-assisted laparoscopy (HAL) as an option for the treatment of large renal specimens. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between March 2000 and August 2004, 13 patients candidate to nephrectomies due to benign renal conditions with kidneys larger than 20 cm were...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2005-12-01
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| Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382005000600003 |