Robotic-assisted renal autotransplant as a novel treatment option for nutcracker syndrome. Issue 12 (24th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harkrader, Lacy; Alwatari, Yahya; Daisuke, Imai; Christanson, Johanna; Khan, Aamir; Bhati, Chandra
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2021:Issue 12(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12-24
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjab580
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Nutcracker syndrome can present with various disabling symptoms. To our knowledge, there are no reports that describe a robotic-assisted approach in its management. We present a patient who underwent robotic-assisted nephrectomy after the failure of conservative management of nutcracker syndrome and a second patient who underwent robotic-assisted nephrectomy with autotransplant. Surgery and immediate post-op courses were uncomplicated. Robotic-assisted nephrectomy with or without autotransplant can be a feasible, minimally invasive option for select patients with nutcracker syndrome.