Retroperitoneoscopic Nephrectomy for Symptomatic Hydronephrosis Using a SAND Balloon Catheter

Nozaki, Tomoyoshi; Asao, Yoshihiro; Ito, Takatoshi; Tsuritani, Shinji; Okumura, Akiou; Fujiuchi, Yasuyoshi; Fuse, Hideki

doi:10.1089/lap.2010.0295

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“…It has been used in other laparoscopic procedures, including cholecystectomy and surgery for congenital hydronephrosis. 9 , 10 , 11 To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report to describe use of the SAND balloon catheter to treat an adrenal cyst. Laparoscopic surgery for adrenal glands is preferred over open surgery because of the lower postoperative pain, fewer wound‐related complications, and better cosmetic considerations associated with it.…”

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Use of the SAND balloon catheter for safe and easy laparoscopic removal of adrenal cysts

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Introduction Surgical resection should be considered for giant adrenal cysts if they are functional, if malignancy cannot be ruled out, or if there is a risk of bleeding. However, preventing cyst damage, including fluid leak, and ensuring a good field of view could be challenging in laparoscopic surgery. We report on our successful use of the SAND balloon catheter in laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Case presentation The patient was a 40‐year‐old man with a right adrenal cyst that exhibited growth tendency. We performed laparoscopic adrenalectomy using a SAND balloon catheter through a preexisting port. Use of the catheter allowed for not only aspiration of the cyst fluid without leakage into the operative field but also gentle grasping of the cyst wall, which enabled us to easily remove the adrenal gland, including the cyst. Conclusion Use of the SAND balloon catheter facilitates safe and easy laparoscopic resection of giant adrenal cysts.

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“…The price per balloon is about 150 dollars. It has been used in other laparoscopic procedures, including cholecystectomy and surgery for congenital hydronephrosis 9–11 . To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report to describe use of the SAND balloon catheter to treat an adrenal cyst.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%