Conversion to Hand Assistance May Prevent Conversion to an Open Procedure in Standard Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, vol.24, no.8, pp.1297-1300, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 24 Issue: 8
- Publication Date: 2010
- Doi Number: 10.1089/end.2010.0167
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1297-1300
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: No
Abstract
Background and Purpose: Laparoscopic surgery has received wide acceptance within the urologic community. Conversion from standard laparoscopy to the open technique may sometimes be necessary. Conversion to an open procedure may have negative implications for both the surgeon and the patient. Conversion to hand-assisted laparoscopy under these circumstances, however, may obviate open surgery. We intended to review our results and emphasize the efficacy and safety of conversion to hand assistance during standard laparoscopy when necessary.