Robotic-assisted transperitoneal radical prostatectomy in a patient with pelvic kidney

Authors

• Danny M. Rabah, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 7805, Riyadh 11472, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 4671836. Fax. +966 (1) 4679493. E-mail: danny{at}surgical.com
• Fahad A. Alyami, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 7805, Riyadh 11472, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 4671836. Fax. +966 (1) 4679493. E-mail: danny{at}surgical.com

Abstract

Robots are increasingly utilized in urology, due to their favorable performance characteristics especially in prostatectomy and pyeloplasty. However, preoperative diagnosis of urogenital congenital anomalies and preoperative planning are important aspects to be considered. The presence of ectopic pelvic kidney is a challenge for the surgeon to perform robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy RARP without injury to the pelvic kidney PK or its blood supply. We report our experience of performing RARP in a patient with a PK.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

288

Last Page

290

Recommended Citation

Rabah, Danny M. and Alyami, Fahad A. (2008) "Robotic-assisted transperitoneal radical prostatectomy in a patient with pelvic kidney," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 29: Iss. 2, Article 22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4236