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: Cosmetic outcomes of kidney surgery

Nature Reviews Urology volume 8, page 530 (2011)Cite this article

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Since its introduction, the use of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) for urologic indications has increased notably. This technique has not yet demonstrated superiority over conventional laparoscopy—with the exception of cosmetic outcomes. However, even this claim is based predominantly on subjective surgeon assessments and small sample sizes. A study by Park et al. used a patient survey methodology to compare the cosmetic outcomes of kidney surgery performed via LESS, laparoscopic or open techniques in 114 patients.

The authors developed a postoperative survey that comprised three main components: a body-image questionnaire to measure patients' perception of, and satisfaction with, their bodies; a photo-series questionnaire that required patients to score the cosmetic appearance of their scar; and three questions on the patient's preferences for a future surgical approach.

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  1. Park, S. K. et al. Patient-reported body image and cosmesis outcomes following kidney surgery: comparison of laparoendoscopic single-site, laparoscopic, and open surgery. Eur. Urol. doi:10.1016/j.eururo.2011.08.007

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Warde, N. : Cosmetic outcomes of kidney surgery. Nat Rev Urol 8, 530 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2011.132

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