Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy of small renal tumors: experience from a tertiary care hospital of north India

Background: Partial nephrectomy is the treatment of choice for small renal tumors, however in recent times the open nephrectomy is being replaced by robotic or laproscopic approach which varies from centre to centre and surgeon expertise and hence different success and complication rates. Aim and Objective: To assess the feasibility of laproscopic partial nephrectomy in small renal tumors. Methods: In this observational study 16 consecutive subjects over a period of 18 months full filled the criteria of selection. All the subjects were operated by a single surgeon using laproscope. Results: All the subjects recovered fully without any major complication. None of the subjects had postoperation leak and all were discharged within 4 days of surgery. Conclusion: In experienced hands the laproscopic partial nephrectomy should be preferred because robotic surgery has cost restrictions in resource limited settings.