Indications and contraindications Renal cystic disease is common, with an increasing prevalence likely related to the use of cross-sectional imaging over the last several decades. Renal cysts have been identified…
Renal biopsy is a crucial tool in the diagnosis of medical disease of the kidney. Histologic information is pivotal in making treatment decisions and providing prognostic information. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle…
Introduction Ureterolysis is performed to relieve ureteral obstruction caused by extrinsic compression. Obstructive encasement of the ureter is most often secondary to prior retroperitoneal insults resulting in a desmoplastic reaction….
Introduction Due to the increased use of cross-sectional imaging coupled with advances in imaging technologies, the incidence of renal tumors, particularly small renal masses (SRM), has increased significantly. , Historically,…
Urothelial carcinoma can arise from any part of the urothelium: bladder, renal collecting system, or ureter. The nomenclature of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is reserved for tumors that are…
Introduction Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is the standard of care for postchemotherapy residual retroperitoneal masses >1 cm in nonseminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCTs) and >3 cm positive fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission…
Introduction Since the first report of laparoscopic nephrectomy in 1991, minimally invasive nephrectomy has become the procedure of choice for most benign pathologic conditions of the kidney and malignant renal…
Potential complications are an inevitable part of surgical practice from which not even the most experienced surgeons are immune. As such, the benefit of any surgical intervention must be weighed…
For laparoscopic surgery, insufflation of the peritoneal cavity and establishment of entry ports must be completed. To achieve insufflation, the surgeon must first gain safe access to the peritoneal cavity….
Introduction Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery has become widely adopted based on multiple well-demonstrated benefits, including reduced complications, readmissions, postoperative pain, and length of stay. However, these approaches have…
