Background: Laparoscopic surgery is increasingly popular for difficult and oncologic treatments, in addition to straightforward ones. Recent developments in minimally invasive surgery and surgical technique result in a shorter hospital stay, decreased mortality, less analgesic use, and improved cosmetic outcomes as compared to open surgery. Objective: The aim of the current study is to identify the predictive factors (etiology, demographic data and clinical characteristics) on the prognosis of laparoscopic nephrectomy for hydronephrotic non-functioning kidneys. Patients and methods: A one-arm clinical trial was conducted at Fayoum University Hospital. A total of 40 patients underwent laparoscopic nephrectomy for hydronephrotic non-functioning kidneys. All participants were subjected to history taking and complete clinical examination to determine their suitability for laparoscopic surgery. Results: Age, sex, the side of the resected kidney and high serum creatinine levels did not significantly affect the success of the laparoscopic nephrectomy. A significant improvement was observed in the operative time, and preventing intra-and postoperative complications. Conclusion: Turbid content of the pelvicalyceal system and history of prior urological intervention were the most important predictive factors for bad prognosis of laparoscopic nephrectomy for hydronephrotic non-functioning kidneys.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.