Author/Authors :
Aquil, Shahid Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Surgery, Urology Unit, Oman , Mathew, Joseph K. Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Surgery, Urology Unit, Oman , Prasad V, Krishna Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Surgery, Urology Unit, Oman , Rehman, Khalid Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Surgery, Urology Unit, Oman , Sharef, Omar W , Al Baadi, Ghalib Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Surgery, Urology Unit, Oman
Abstract :
A case of right non-functioning kidney secondary to chronic pyelonephritis is presented. The successful management through retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy is described, emphasising the technique of this minimally invasive therapeutic option
Keywords :
Laparoscopic surgery , Nephrectomy , Reteroperitoneal space , Surgical procedures , Pyelonephritis , Minimally invasive surgical procedures , Case report , Oman