Misconceptions about posterior approach for renoureteral surgery

• Published in: Urology (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
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.05.1982
• Subjects: 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

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...