The Feasibility of Percutaneous Externally Assembled Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a New Surgical System

Benjamin West, Jerry Thomas, Mohamed Keheila, Nazih Khater, Samuel Abourbih, Salim Cheriyan, Matthew Pierce, Duane D Baldwin, Jim Shen, Dalton D. Baldwin

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Abstract

Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) nephrectomy provides excellent cosmetic outcomes, but is technically challenging due to loss of triangulation and increased instrument collision. A novel Percutaneous Externally Assembled Laparoscopic (PEAL) surgical system was developed to simplify minimally invasive surgery while providing a nearly scarless outcome. In this study, the feasibility of the PEAL system for nephrectomy was determined.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalDefault journal
StatePublished - 1800

Keywords

  • Nephrectomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Laparoscopic surgery

Disciplines

  • Urology

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