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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”