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Which operations of the kidney can be done by laparoscopy?

For most of kidney operations, laparoscopy has already become the operation of choice. These are –

• Removal of Non - Functioning kidney due to any cause.(Nephrectomy)
• Removal of kidney due to cancer
• Removal of PART of kidney due to small cancer
• Correction of obstruction leading to swelling of kidney – Pyeloplasty for UPJ obstruction.
• Chyluria,
• Large Cysts,
• Special situations for stone like large ureteric stone.

In 21st century, the question is not “Why laparoscopic surgery” but to ask the surgeon “ WHY OPEN SURGERY”