Role of laparoscopic nephrectomy for refractory hypertension in poorly functioning kidneys

Oussama Elhage; Arun Sahai; Benjamin Challacombe; Declan Murphy; John Scoble; Prokar Dasgupta

doi:10.1308/003588410X12771863936800

Role of laparoscopic nephrectomy for refractory hypertension in poorly functioning kidneys

Oussama Elhage, Arun Sahai, Benjamin Challacombe, Declan Murphy, John Scoble, Prokar Dasgupta

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Hypertension is a common medical problem mainly treated by effective antihypertensive drugs. Persistent hypertension can be difficult to manage and have detrimental effect on vital organs. Nephrectomy of poorly functioning kidneys may be indicated in a minority of such cases.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed laparoscopic nephrectomy on 12 patients with refractory hypertension.

RESULTS: Eight had complete response, three had partial response and one had no response.

CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic nephrectomy has a role in carefully selected adult patients with refractory hypertension due to non-functioning kidney. Patients need to understand the surgical risks as well as the small risk of failure to treat hypertension

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	25 - 26
Number of pages	2
Journal	Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Volume	93
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1308/003588410X12771863936800
Publication status	Published - Jan 2011

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Role of laparoscopic nephrectomy for refractory hypertension in poorly functioning kidneys

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