Robot-assisted extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy in a patient with a pelvic kidney

Urology. 2006 Nov;68(5):1122.e3-4. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.08.1082. Epub 2006 Nov 7.

Abstract

With the increasing popularity of the robotic approach for performing radical prostatectomy, the awareness of potential genitourinary anomalies is a necessity. The ectopic position of a pelvic kidney can present a unique challenge to the success of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy while preserving function in the kidney. We describe our experience of performing extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in a patient with a pelvic kidney.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostatectomy / methods*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / complications
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Robotics*