Laparoscopic heminephrectomy of a horseshoe kidney with giant renal cell carcinoma: A case report
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- Published online on: August 19, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.2455
- Pages: 2040-2042
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Abstract
A 72‑year‑old male was diagnosed incidentally with a 7-cm renal tumor in the right moiety of a horseshoe kidney during a routine physical examination, and was treated with laparoscopic radical heminephrectomy. The surgical time was 153 min and the estimated blood loss was 150 ml. The patient was discharged on post‑operative day eight with no complications. Computed tomography angiography is desirable prior to surgery for the evaluation of the anatomical variations of horseshoe kidneys, and a pre‑operative understanding is necessary for achieving reliable vascular control. In conclusion, the present technique is safe and effective for this complex clinical condition.
