Maintenance of pneumoperitoneum in retroperitoneoscopy: point of technique.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Retroperitoneoscopic surgery has become an established armamentarium in the hands of urologist. We present a simple and cost-effective technique that aids in the maintenance of pneumoretroperitoneum.

METHODS:

Between June 2003 and December 2004, 150 retroperitoneal nephrectomies were performed with maintenance of the pneumoretroperitoneum using our technique.

RESULTS:

The retroperitoneal space was maintained in all patients with minimal or no leakage of carbon dioxide from the port site.

CONCLUSION:

Our simple, cost-effective technique is highly reliable for the maintenance of pneumoretroperitoneum.

• Authors: Rajiv Goel, Pranjal Modi, Sharad Dodia
• Journal: Urologia internationalis (Urol Int) Vol. 75 Issue 4 Pg. 298-9 ( 2005) ISSN: 0042-1138 [Print] Switzerland
• PMID: 16327293 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)

Topics

• Humans
• Kidney Diseases (surgery)
• Laparoscopy (methods)
• Nephrectomy (methods)
• Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial
• Retroperitoneal Space
• Retrospective Studies