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. 2015 Jul-Aug;9(7-8):E521-3.
doi: 10.5489/cuaj.2824.

Laparoscopic simple nephrectomy patient with situs inversus totalis and left renal hypoplasia: A case report

Haci Ibrahim Cimen  1 , Yavuz Tarik Atik  1 , Oztug Adsan  1
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Laparoscopic simple nephrectomy patient with situs inversus totalis and left renal hypoplasia: A case report

Haci Ibrahim Cimen et al. Can Urol Assoc J. 2015 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a relatively rare anatomical condition characterized by the transposition of thoracic and abdominal organs from the normal side to the opposite position. Most reports of laparoscopic procedures in patients with SIT cite technical difficulties and longer operative times due to disorientation because of the reversed abdominal organs and necessary modification of the surgeon's movements and techniques. We present a case of a patient with SIT in whom a transperitoneal laparoscopic simple nephrectomy was performed.

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A computed tomography scan showing all intra-abdominal organs positioned inversely in a mirror image.
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A computed tomography scan showing a left hypoplasic kidney with situs inversus totalis.
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Chest X-ray demonstrating dextracardia.
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Postoperative first month, laparoscopic port placement.
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