Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy for upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma.

摘要: Objective. Open radical nephroureterectomy has been the standard treatment for upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). Laparoscopic (LN) offers advantages of a minimally invasive approach. We report our experience with both hand-assisted LN (HALN) and total LN.Material methods. A retrospective review was performed all patients who underwent HALN localized TCC between 2001 2005. Histology operative specimen confirmed urothelial in cases. Their demographic data, perioperative parameters follow-up data were assessed.Results. There 31 median age 71 years (range 39–82 years). The mean operating time 236 min 120–350 min) blood loss 365 ml 200–2000 ml). no conversions to open surgery. length hospitalization 7 days 3–30 days). Clear oncological margins achieved 27 duration follow...