Pure laparoscopic radical nephrectomy with level II vena caval thrombectomy

Urology. 2006 Nov;68(5):1112-4. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.08.1084. Epub 2006 Nov 7.

Abstract

Continued experience with the laparoscopic technique has allowed for controlled resection of renal neoplasms invading the renal vein and inferior vena cava. We present the case of a patient with a primary renal tumor extending into the vena cava that was completely managed with a laparoscopic approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplastic Cells, Circulating*
  • Nephrectomy / methods*
  • Thrombectomy / methods*
  • Thrombosis / surgery*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior*