Modified Retroperitoneoscope Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for a Non –seminomatous Testicular Tumor-a Video Vignette
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is the main treatment strategy for non –seminomatous testicular tumor,1 which could be performed by transperitoneal laparoscopy or retroperitoneal laparoscopy. Compared with transperitoneal laparoscopy, the retroperitoneal approach has an advantage of minimally invasion,2 while it has not been widely used. The main reason may be that t he retroperitoneal approach is more complex and lack of standard steps. In this video, we describe a modified technique which could help to better understand, and carry out the operation.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Junlong Zhang, Yu Chen, Yueyou Liang, Mingxin Cao Tags: “Show Me How” Video Source Type: research
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