INTRODUCTION: Lymphocele is a recognized complication of renal transplantation. The reported frequency ranges from 0.6-18%. Most lymphoceles are asymptomatic and requiring no therapy. When symptomatic it should be treat.
METHODS: Laparoscopic internal peritoneal drainage by open or laparoscopic surgery is gold standart at the treatment of symptomatic lymphocele.
RESULTS: Laparoscopic drainage provides short hospitalization, low morbidite and low recurrens rate.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: In this study we report our experience using laparoscopic internal peritoneal drainage in the treatment of lymphocele.
GİRİŞ ve AMAÇ: Lymphocele is a recognized complication of renal transplantation. The reported frequency ranges from 0.6-18%. Most lymphoceles are asymptomatic and requiring no therapy. When symptomatic it should be treat.
YÖNTEM ve GEREÇLER: Laparoscopic internal peritoneal drainage by open or laparoscopic surgery is gold standart at the treatment of symptomatic lymphocele.
BULGULAR: Laparoscopic drainage provides short hospitalization, low morbidite and low recurrens rate.
TARTIŞMA ve SONUÇ: In this study we report our experience using laparoscopic internal peritoneal drainage in the treatment of lymphocele.