Role of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of renal tumors

Abstract

Laparoscopic access allows radical nephrectomy and renal resection to be performed in patients with small tumors, including in those with renal cancer of T1-2, by providing the immediate and early results comparable with those of open interventions. The advantages of the laparoscopic access are low traumatism, less length of stay, a good cosmetic effect, and shorter rehabilitation. At the same time simultaneous operations may be performed. The future role of laparoscopy shall be defined when the 5-year survival rates are assessed.