Single-Port Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy of the Native Kidney in a Patient with Ipsilateral Kidney Transplant: A Case Report
Thanakrit Visuthikosol¹, Kun Sirisopana²
Affiliation : ¹ Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; ² Excellence Center for Organ Transplantation, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
A single-port radical nephrectomy, in comparison to laparoscopic multiport and robot-assisted laparoscopic procedures, provides advantages such as a shorter recovery period, reduced postoperative pain, diminished blood loss, and satisfactory cosmetic results, despite a marginally extended operation duration. This paper presents a case involving renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in a native kidney of a patient who had undergone an ipsilateral kidney transplant. It illustrates an alternative treatment with a favorable safety profile and oncological outcomes. The patient chose to undergo this complex surgical procedure, thereby highlighting its feasibility and potential benefits in managing complex urological conditions.
Received 3 April 2025 | Revised 15 September 2025 | Accepted 22 September 2025
DOI: 10.35755/jmedassocthai.2025.10.839-844-02254
Keywords : Single port; Nephrectomy; Laparoscopy; Renal cell carcinoma
