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Renal hypothermia using ice slush for retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

Authors :
Wakabayashi, Yoshihiko
Narita, Mitsuhiro
Kim, Chul Jang
Kawakami, Takahiro
Yoshiki, Tatsuhiro
Okada, Yusaku
Source :
Urology. Apr2004, Vol. 63 Issue 4, p773. 3p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Renal hypothermia using ice slush for retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy was performed in 2 patients. A cylindrical device was secured in the enlarged port site. Through the device, ice slush was introduced and placed around the kidney. The nadir renal temperature under renal ischemia in the 2 patients was 18.4°C and 25.8°C. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00904295
Volume :
63
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12779499
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2003.10.065