Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy is associated with higher risk of adverse events compared to laparoscopic radical nephrectomy.

CONCLUSIONS: Postoperative complications within 30 days of surgery are common after LNU and LRN. Despite having technical similarities, LNU carries a significantly higher risk of developing short-term complications compared to LRN. This information should be considered when counseling patients prior to surgery. Notable limitations of this study included the lack of information on tumour stage and management of the distal ureter. PMID: 27217860 [PubMed]

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Source: Canadian Urological Association Journal - February 29, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bastiampillai R, Lavallée LT, Cnossen S, Witiuk K, Mallick R, Fergusson D, Schramm D, Morash C, Cagiannos I, Breau RH Tags: Can Urol Assoc J Source Type: research