Retroperitoneoscopic Nephrectomy in Benign Pathology

Introduction: We report our experience with 43 retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy for benign kidney disease. Materials and Methods: All patients had a poor function from obstructive uropathology and renal atrophy. None of these patients had a previous lumbotomy. Retroperitoneoscopy was performed with 4 trocar port technique in a lateral position. The retroperitoneal space is created by using a Gaur’s balloon made of sterile glove. The approach to vascular pedicle was done posteriorly and vessels were clipped by metal and Hem-o-lock (Weck Closure Systems, North Carolina, USA) clips