Single incision nephrectomy in an 8-year-old child using umbilical laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (U-LESS)

Can J Urol. 2010 Jun;17(3):5226-8.

Abstract

Umbilical laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (U-LESS) is a relatively new technique for minimally invasive surgery being implemented in patients with urological complaints. We report the case of an incontinent 8-year-old girl who successfully underwent U-LESS for nephrectomy of a minimally functioning kidney with ectopic ureteral insertion into the vagina.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Nephrectomy / methods*
  • Umbilicus