The Feasibility of Percutaneous Externally Assembled Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a New Surgical System

Authors

Benjamin WestFollow
Jerry Thomas, Loma Linda UniversityFollow
Mohamed Keheila, Loma Linda UniversityFollow
Nazih KhaterFollow
Samuel Abourbih, Loma Linda UniversityFollow
Salim CheriyanFollow
Matthew Pierce, Loma Linda UniversityFollow
Duane D. Baldwin, Loma Linda UniversityFollow
Jim ShenFollow

Class Year

2020

School

School of Medicine

Abstract

Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) nephrectomy provides excellent cosmetic outcomes, but is technically challenging due to loss of triangulation and increased instrument collision. A novel Percutaneous Externally Assembled Laparoscopic (PEAL) surgical system was developed to simplify minimally invasive surgery while providing a nearly scarless outcome. In this study, the feasibility of the PEAL system for nephrectomy was determined.

Recommended Citation

West, Benjamin; Thomas, Jerry; Keheila, Mohamed; Khater, Nazih; Abourbih, Samuel; Cheriyan, Salim; Pierce, Matthew; Baldwin, Duane D.; and Shen, Jim (2017) "The Feasibility of Percutaneous Externally Assembled Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a New Surgical System," Loma Linda University Student Journal: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/llu-student-journal/vol2/iss1/5