Laparoscopic nephrectomy: Mansoura experience with 106 cases

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Objective To describe the technique and report our experience of laparoscopic nephrectomy. Patients and methods Between August 1992 and December 1993, 106 patients underwent laparoscopic nephrectomy at the Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center. Results Of the 106 patients, laparoscopic nephrectomy was performed successfully in 97 cases. Conversion to an open procedure was necessary in the remainingnine patients. Conclusion For a selected group of patients, laparoscopicnephrectomy is a feasible and safe technique. The length of hospital stay and convalescence is short and return to work is rapid.

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