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Retractorscopic nephrectomy: Initial report

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The authors describe a newly developed minimal access method for nephrectomy. The mini approach—a 5 cm skin incision—can be performed with a special retractorscope, which is an open lumen “scope” with fiberoptic light system.

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  1. Department of Urology, Semmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, Hungary

    D. L. Répássy, D. Frang & Zs. Kopa

  2. Head and Neck Surgery, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, Melrose, Boston, MA, USA

    G. J. Jako

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Répássy, D.L., Frang, D., Kopa, Z. et al. Retractorscopic nephrectomy: Initial report. International Urology and Nephrology 28, 465–467 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02550951

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