Impact of Obesity on Complications of Laparoscopic Simple or Radical Nephrectomy

Conclusion: Laparoscopic simple or radical nephrectomy is technically feasible in obese patients but the surgery may take more time, notably due to dissection difficulties. Our results showed that the risk of intra- and post-operative complications is not higher in obese patients compared to non-obese patients, except for a possible, but statistically undemonstrated, higher risk of abdominal wall complications, and that the laparoscopic approach should be the preferred technique in patients with high body mass index.Curr Urol 2014;8:149-155
Source: Current Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research