Laparoendoscopic Single-site Partial Nephrectomy: A Multi-institutional Outcome Analysis
Publication Date
2013
Journal Title
Eur Urol
Abstract
Background: Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) has been developed in an attempt to further reduce the surgical trauma associated with conventional laparoscopy. Partial nephrectomy (PN) represents a challenging indication for LESS. Objective: To report a large multi-institutional series of LESS-PN and to analyze the predictors of outcomes after LESS-PN. Design, setting, and participants: Consecutive cases of LESS-PN done between November 2007 and March 2012 at 11 participating institutions were included in this retrospective analysis. Intervention: Each group performed LESS-PN according to its own protocols, entry criteria, and techniques. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: Demographic data, main perioperative outcome parameters, and perioperative complications were gathered and analyzed. A multivariable analysis was used to assess the factors predicting a short (
Volume Number
64
Issue Number
2
Pages
314-322
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Urology
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.eururo.2013.01.025