LAPAROSCOPIC NEPHRECTOMY: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE LAPAROSCOPY WORKING GROUP OF THE GERMAN UROLOGIC ASSOCIATION

Abstract

Laparoscopic nephrectomy has become a well established procedure in those urology departments focusing on laparoscopy. The indications and results are reproducible at these centers. However, for patients with severe perinephritis (that is renal tuberculosis, xanthogranulomatous nephritis, posttraumatic atrophy) a higher likelihood of open conversion must be considered.