Use of a novel parenchymal clamp for laparoscopic and open partial nephrectomy

Authors

  • Paul Toren Department of Surgery, Division Urology, University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Toronto, ON
  • Turki Al-Essawi Department of Surgery, Division Urology, University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Toronto, ON
  • Anthony Mclean Department of Surgery, Division Urology, University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Toronto, ON
  • Umesh Jain Department of Surgery, Division Urology, University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Toronto, ON

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.936

Abstract

Increasing data advocates the wider use of partial nephrectomy for
renal tumours amenable to this approach. We describe the initial
North American use of a novel parenchymal clamp in an open
and a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Initial results in 3 patients
(2 open, 1 laparoscopic) demonstrate excellent preservation of
renal function and good oncologic outcomes. Hilar dissection was
avoided in all cases and the estimated blood loss was low. In our
small series, we found this device to be a safe and useful adjunct
to partial nephrectomy.

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Author Biographies

Paul Toren, Department of Surgery, Division Urology, University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Toronto, ON

Turki Al-Essawi, Department of Surgery, Division Urology, University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Toronto, ON

Anthony Mclean, Department of Surgery, Division Urology, University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Toronto, ON

Umesh Jain, Department of Surgery, Division Urology, University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Toronto, ON

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How to Cite

Toren, P., Al-Essawi, T., Mclean, A., & Jain, U. (2013). Use of a novel parenchymal clamp for laparoscopic and open partial nephrectomy. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 4(5), E133-E136. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.936

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 5 (2010): CUAJ October

Section

Case Report

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