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. 2001 Mar;54(2):151-5.

[Percutaneous nephropexy]

[Article in Spanish]
M Machado Bairo  1 , R Decia Mendizabal, R Suarez Besio
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  • PMID: 11341119

[Percutaneous nephropexy]

[Article in Spanish]
M Machado Bairo et al. Arch Esp Urol. 2001 Mar.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous nephropexy in symptomatic renal ptosis.

Methods: From August 1997 to September 1999, 6 women aged 28-49 years (mean 34.3) with symptomatic renal ptosis underwent percutaneous nephropexy. All patients were evaluated preoperatively by IVP and diuretic renogram in the standing and lying positions. Patient follow-up ranged from 14-34 months (mean 21).

Results: Mean operating time was 30 minutes and mean length of hospital stay was 24 hours. Treatment was successful in 5 patients; lumbar pain disappeared and the kidney was fixed in a higher position.

Conclusions: Percutaneous nephropexy can be an alternative to conventional and laparoscopic nephropexy.

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