INITIAL STUDY OF THE SELECTION OF THE TYPE OF INCISION FOR THE SPECIMEN EXTRACTION AFTER A LAPAROSCOPIC NEPHRECTOMY: PFANNENSTIEL INCISION

Abstract INTRODUCTION The transverse hypogastric Pfannenstiel incision is one of the possibilities for specimen extraction after a laparoscopic nephrectomy. Its advantages include low morbidity and favorable cosmetic result. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective comparative observational study 105 patients who underwent nephrectomy in our center. Group 1: renal through incision. 2: using other techniques. presence infection, incisional hernia pain (visual analogue scale-VAS) was evaluated each patient. Additionally, telephone survey conducted on results. RESULTS patients: 68 group 1 (Pfannenstiel incision) 37 2 (other incisions). median size 14 cm (group 15cm, 13cm). 27 (26%) had area early postoperative period with VAS scale 4 (16 vs 11 2). 3 (2.8%) presented (0 wound infection 70% (48/68) answered satisfaction: 93% were satisfied scar its location. 49% (18/37) 83% CONCLUSIONS valid safe alternative complication profile compared to common techniques extraction.