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Difficulties in Laparoscopic Ureterolysis and Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection

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Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a chronic progressive disease process characterized by inflammation and fibrosis in the retroperitoneum that may lead to compression of vital structures, including the ureters. RPF primarily affects patients between 40 and 60 years of age, with an estimated incidence of 1:200,000 to 1:500,000 per year. Most cases are deemed idiopathic with drugs, such as methysergide and other ergot alkaloids, accounting for a significant portion of cases with identifiable causes. In some instances, RPF can be attributed to retroperitoneal malignancies or prior exposure to retroperitoneal radiation therapy.1

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  1. The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, Hofstra University Medical School, North Shore LIJ Health System, New Hyde Park, New York, USA

    Mohamed A. Atalla

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  1. Fac. Medicine, Dept. Surgery, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait

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  2. Dept. Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Euclid Ave. 9500, Cleveland, 44195, Ohio, USA

    Inderbir S. Gill

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Atalla, M.A., Woodard, E.J., Kavoussi, L.R. (2011). Difficulties in Laparoscopic Ureterolysis and Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection. In: Al-Kandari, A., Gill, I. (eds) Difficult conditions in laparoscopic urologic surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-105-7_24

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