Abstract
BackgroundThe ureteral disinsertion with bladder cuff technique continues to evolve. We present the endoscopic laser transurethral technique combined with a transperitoneal and retroperitoneal laparoscopic approach in lateral decubitus, without patient repositioning, for treating urothelial carcinomas of the upper urinary tract. Materials and methodsWe present 3 laparoscopic nephroureterectomies: 1 transperitoneal and 2 retroperitoneal. Disinsertion was performed in lateral decubitus using a flexible cystoscope and a 365-μm holmium laser fiber. The endoscopic technique was progressively adapted to 3-port and single-port retroperitoneoscopic approaches. Before laparoscopic handling of the kidney, ureter was clamped below the tumor. The endoscopic technique was then started. Both approaches were simultaneously employed. ResultsNephroureterectomies were achieved performing en bloc endoscopic disinsertion of the bladder cuff and ensuring a closed system comparable to open technique. The second case required reconversion due to technical problems and extension of the surgical time. No relapses were diagnosed during follow-up. ConclusionResults are comparable to open surgery, technique ensured compliance to oncology principles, enabled disinsertion in lateral decubitus and avoid patient repositioning saving surgical time.The results reflect the benefits of minimally invasive surgery in all cases.
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