Partial Nephrectomy

This phase has two main objectives Tumor identificationExposition of a safety area of normal renal parenchyma around the tumorThe first objective, identification of the tumor, is of the utmost importance but not always easy. Intracavitary ultrasound is recommendable. Many tumors, like the one in figure 8.1, are easily visible even from the beginning of the […]

The objectives of right renal pedicle dissection for partial nephrectomy are: Identification of the renal artery behind the renal vein Dissection of the renal vein, including its upper side and the superior angle with the IVC Dissection of the artery near the posterior-lateral side of the IVC, before it branches. To rule out possible accessory