Misconceptions about posterior approach for renoureteral surgery

Misconceptions about the posterior approach for renal and ureteral surgery are dispelled. A review of the pertinent lumbar anatomy and a few fine points of technique are emphasized. The advantages of easy access to the kidney, minimal postoperative pain, and absence of the occurrence of postoperativ...

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Published inUrology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 19; no. 5; pp. 462 - 466
Main Authors Bensimon, Hector, Bresette, John F., Maxted, William C., Ceplenski, Paul J., Dougherty, William E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.05.1982
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Humans
Intraoperative Period
Kidney - anatomy & histology
Kidney - diagnostic imaging
Kidney - surgery
Kidney Diseases - surgery
Kidney Pelvis - surgery
Posture
Radiography
Renal Veins - anatomy & histology
Ureter - anatomy & histology
Ureter - surgery
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Summary:Misconceptions about the posterior approach for renal and ureteral surgery are dispelled. A review of the pertinent lumbar anatomy and a few fine points of technique are emphasized. The advantages of easy access to the kidney, minimal postoperative pain, and absence of the occurrence of postoperative hernia warrant more frequent use of this procedure.
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ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/0090-4295(82)90599-4