Although salvage partial nephrectomy is technically demanding and it has a high complication rate, it allows many patients to avoid dialysis. We believe that this experience can be used as a reference for surgeons and patients when considering the risks and benefits of salvage partial nephrectomy.

Introduction-Intraoperative cholangiograms (IOCs) may increase cost, surgical time, and radiation exposure to staff and patients. We introduce the application of passive infrared (IR) imaging to intraoperative cholangiography as a feasible alternative to traditional fluoroscopic IOCs.