Laparoscopic nephrectomy for benign non functioning kidneys

Abstract

Laparoscopic nephrectomy has been established as the standard of care for the management of benign non-functioning kidneys and has gained worldwide popularity over the past decade. In this article, we have reviewed the current literature to elucidate the indications, contraindications, surgical techniques, results and complications of laparoscopic nephrectomy.

Keywords

• nephrectomy
• kidney
• benign
• retroperitoneoscopy