The safety and efficacy of retroperitoneoscopic microwave ablation (MWA) in the treatment of renal hamartoma were evaluated.From July 2007 to July 2009, a total of 16 cases of renal hamartoma were treated with retrope...The safety and efficacy of retroperitoneoscopic microwave ablation (MWA) in the treatment of renal hamartoma were evaluated.From July 2007 to July 2009, a total of 16 cases of renal hamartoma were treated with retroperitoneoscopic MWA.Peri-and post-operative findings were observed.Middle-term efficacy was assessed by contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CT) in follow-up period.All patients received MWA of 1-5 points.The mean operative time was 85 min and the mean blood loss was 65 mL.During a median follow-up of 16 months, no evidence of disease recurrence was observed despite of incomplete ablation in 1 case.Retroperitoneoscopic MWA is a relatively simple procedure with less impact to renal function and less complication.The outcome of middle-term follow-up is satisfactory.Thus, retroperitoneoscopic MWA appears to be a safe and effective technique for renal hamartoma in selected patients.展开更多
文摘The safety and efficacy of retroperitoneoscopic microwave ablation (MWA) in the treatment of renal hamartoma were evaluated.From July 2007 to July 2009, a total of 16 cases of renal hamartoma were treated with retroperitoneoscopic MWA.Peri-and post-operative findings were observed.Middle-term efficacy was assessed by contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CT) in follow-up period.All patients received MWA of 1-5 points.The mean operative time was 85 min and the mean blood loss was 65 mL.During a median follow-up of 16 months, no evidence of disease recurrence was observed despite of incomplete ablation in 1 case.Retroperitoneoscopic MWA is a relatively simple procedure with less impact to renal function and less complication.The outcome of middle-term follow-up is satisfactory.Thus, retroperitoneoscopic MWA appears to be a safe and effective technique for renal hamartoma in selected patients.