Treatment of lymphocele following renal transplantation by laparoscopic surgery

Int Surg. 1991 Oct-Dec;76(4):261-3.

Abstract

We describe a new technique for internal drainage of lymphocele following renal transplantation performed by laparoscopy. After induction of the pneumoperitoneum, using the cautery hook, a wide opening in the lymphocele peritoneal wall has been performed allowing the lymph flow to enter the peritoneal cavity. A portion of the omentum has been pushed inside the lymphocele cavity and fixed to the parietal peritoneum in order to avoid closure of the peritoneal window. A postoperative CT scan control has shown the complete disappearance of the fluid collection. Internal drainage of lymphocele performed by laparoscopy allows a radical treatment with minimal trauma for the patient and has therefore potential advantages over the other current procedures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Drainage / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Laparoscopy
  • Lymphocele / etiology
  • Lymphocele / therapy*