Open AccessBilateral simultaneous single-port (LESS) laparoscopic nephrectomy (laparoendoscopic single site surgery)
Author(s) -
Toby Page,
NA Soomro
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.74473
Subject(s) - medicine , port (circuit theory) , nephrectomy , surgery , laparoscopic surgery , laparoscopy , postoperative pain , general surgery , kidney , endocrinology , electrical engineering , engineering
Minimal access surgery is rapidly expanding and currently single-port surgery is at the forefront of laparoscopy. Operating through a single port is technically demanding but through advances in camera design and instrument design, it is now gaining popularity. It offers minimal scar surgery as well as decreased postoperative pain and swift recovery. Here we present a case of bilateral simultaneous single-port laparoscopic nephrectomy (LESS) laparoendoscopic single site surgery in a 51-year-old man. Illustrating that LESS can be used by surgeons with laparoscopic skills outside of a few major international centers.