A comparison of renal vascular control techniques during laparoscopic nephrectomy
Conclusions: En bloc stapler ligation of the renal hilum during nephrectomy is an effective and safe technique. Although there is no reported AVF formation with en bloc stapler ligation of the renal hilum, longer follow-up is necessary.
Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Gokhan Koc Gokhan Rahmi Ekin Batuhan Ergani Yusuf Ozlem Ilbey Source Type: research