Background: Retroperitoneoscopic renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection has been described in the management of intractable chyluria.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical outcomes of 76 patients with intractable chyluria undergoing renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection via a retroperitoneoscopic (n = 59) or conventional open approach (n = 17). Operative time, intraoperative blood loss, volume of postoperative drainage, postoperative draining time, postoperative intestinal recovery, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and postoperative hospital stay were evaluated.
Results: Compared with open surgery, retroperitoneoscopy was superior in terms of operative time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage, postoperative draining time, postoperative intestinal recovery time, and postoperative hospital stay. Recurrence developed in 2 patients due to the contralateral chylous efflux confirmed by cystoscopy during the period of 9-85 months of follow-up.
Conclusions: With minimal invasion, sparing operative time, less blood loss, and rapid recovery, retroperitoneoscopic renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection can achieve at least the same clinical efficacy as open surgery.
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