Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Nonfunctioning Kidneys Is Feasible After Previous Ipsilateral Renal Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Trial

Abstract

Transperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy in patients with a history of ipsilateral renal surgery can be done safely in timely fashion. Although mean operative time was longer, there was no significant increase in the operative complication rate in patients with prior surgery.