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Use of Foley's catheter to gain access for retroperitoneoscopy
Author(s) -
Shah Amar,
Chandran Harish
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-1433.2004.03222.x
Subject(s) - medicine , foley , foley catheter , ureter , catheter , surgery , laparoscopy , general surgery
With the increasing popularity of laparoscopic urologic surgery, many different methods have been used to dissect the extraperitoneal space and gain access to the kidney and ureter. We present our initial experience using a Foley catheter to gain retroperitoneal access. This technique was successfully used in 30 children. We have not encountered any major complications and recommend its use in children.