Abstract | PURPOSE: Surgical paradigms may change in the era of laparoscopic surgery. We evaluated a conservative nonsurgical approach to postoperative hemorrhage following laparoscopic upper retroperitoneal surgery as opposed to the more traditional strategy of reexploring the surgical site. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 911 laparoscopic procedures performed in 8 years we retrospectively identified risk factors and characterized treatment for postoperative hemorrhage. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Most patients with hemorrhage following laparoscopic upper retroperitoneal surgery can be treated with conservative nonsurgical interventions.
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Authors | Henry M Rosevear, Jeffrey S Montgomery, William W Roberts, J Stuart Wolf Jr |
Journal | The Journal of urology
(J Urol)
Vol. 176
Issue 4 Pt 1
Pg. 1458-62
(Oct 2006)
ISSN: 0022-5347 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16952660
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adrenalectomy
(adverse effects)
- Adult
- Aged
- Erythrocyte Transfusion
- Female
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
(adverse effects)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nephrectomy
(adverse effects)
- Postoperative Hemorrhage
(diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
- Reoperation
- Retroperitoneal Space
(surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Risk Factors
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