Abstract:computed tomography scan revealed compression of the left renal vein under the superior mesenteric artery. She underwent a venogram with intravenous ultrasound, which demonstrated >90% narrowing of the left renal vein under the SMA, diagnostic for Nutcracker Syndrome.RESULTS: After positioning in Trendelenburg position and obtaining pneumoperitoneum, ports were placed similar to a robot assisted retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy procedure. The retroperitoneum was exposed by incising the posterior peritoneum and … Show more
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