Access for retroperitoneoscopic surgery. Issue 3 (May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cho, A.; Asimakidou, M.; Mushtaq, I.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric urology. Volume 15:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 287
• Page End: 288
• Publication Date: 2019-05
• Subjects: Pediatric urology -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases -- Periodicals; Urogenital Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Child; Infant; Urologie pédiatrique -- Périodiques; Appareil urinaire -- Maladies -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie; Urologie; Pediatric urology; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.926
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2019.03.023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-5131

Abstract

Summary: Retroperitoneoscopic surgery is used for a variety of renal and adrenal procedures in the paediatric population. This can be a challenging procedure but has advantages over open and transperitoneal laparoscopic approaches. This VideoBank article aims to aid the surgeon in gaining safe and efficient access for retroperitoneal surgery by demonstrating key steps including patient positioning and optimal trocar placement.