Inferior vena cava anomalies during laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
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Castillo, Octavio A.
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Inferior vena cava anomalies during laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
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Purpose: To report our experience with congenital inferior vena cava (IVC) anomalies found during laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (LRPLND). Patients and Methods: Two men with a mean age of 31.5 years (range 26-37 years) underwent LRPLND because of nonseminomatous germ-cell tumors (NSGCT) between December 2003 and July 2004. A four-port technique was used. A left IVC anomaly was found in both patients. The two operations were performed with no serious immediate complications and minimal blood loss. Congenital IVC anomalies were identified intraoperatively. A left-sided template modified because of anatomic variation was used. Results: Mean operative time was 95 minutes (range 60-130 min). Both patients remain without tumor recurrence at a median of 24.5 months of follow-up (range 15-34 months). Conclusion: Although uncommon, IVC anomalies must be considered when performing LRPLND because of potential complications. Preoperative studies are essential in surgical planni
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URI: https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/164482
DOI: 10.1089/end.2007.0112
ISSN: 08927790
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Journal of Endourology, Volumen 22, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 327-331
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