Introduction:
Laparoscopic procedures have gained a strong momentum in the last 20 years. Indications and benefits of Laparoscopy in pediatric are well established so that laparoscopic nephrectomy had become the gold standard in management of non functioning kidney.
Laparoscopic nephrectomy has been performed for different indications. It is easy to learn, carries no intraoperative or postoperative complications in the hands of trained personnel. Short operative time, shorter hospital stay, rapid recovery and excellent cosmetic outcome are the great advantages of the technique.
Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is a technically demanding procedure necessitating a long learning curve. Both upper and lower partial nephrectomy can be performed by laparoscopy. Caution should be taken to avoid loss of the function of the remaining moiety. It is recommended to preserve this technically difficult procedure to specialized centers with great laparoscopic experience.
Aim of the work:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic nephrectomy for benign diseases in the pediatric age group.