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Hand-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy elimintes collection-system suturing
Urology Times, 11/06/09

Bankhead C – Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy with suturing of the collecting system is technically challenging, limiting its use by urologic surgeons. The authors use a hand–assisted technique that has evolved to include routine clamping of the hilum and use of a fibrin glue patch and simple bolstering sutures without formal collection–system closure.

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Thirty-Day Mortality After Nephrectomy: Clinical Implications for Informed Consent
European Urology, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 90%

Initial experience with robot assisted partial nephrectomy for multiple renal masses
International Braz J Urol, 11/03/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Partial Nephrectomy After Previous Radio Frequency Ablation: The National Cancer Institute Experience
The Journal of Urology, 10/19/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Single-Incision Transureteral Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: A Proof of Concept
Journal of Endourology, 10/27/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy for crossed-fused ectopic kidney
Indian Journal of Urology, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 88%