Laparoscopic nephrectomy for pelvic multicystic dysplastic kidney.

Abstract

The management of multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is controversial. There has been a shift from routine surgical removal to nonoperative management. However, recently, an argument has emerged with regard to the management of MCDK, with several studies recommending surgical removal. We report a case of pelvic MCDK that was diagnosed and subsequently removed by a laparoscopic procedure. A laparoscopic approach to the renal and pelvic areas is a minimally invasive, safe, and effective procedure to diagnose and treat MCDK. We believe that laparoscopic nephrectomy should be offered as a management option to the families of children with unilateral MCDK.

• Authors: Hidenori Nishio, Yoshiyuki Kojima, Kentaro Mizuno, Hideyuki Kamisawa, Kenjiro Kohri, Yutaro Hayashi
• Journal: Urology (Urology) Vol. 78 Issue 2 Pg. 434-6 (Aug 2011) ISSN: 1527-9995 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 21296395 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Female
• Humans
• Infant
• Kidney Pelvis
• Laparoscopy
• Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (surgery)
• Nephrectomy (methods)