Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery Versus Standard Laparoscopic Simple Nephrectomy: A Prospective Randomized Study

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), an attempt to further enhance the cosmetic benefits of minimally invasive surgery while minimizing the potential morbidity associated with multiple incisions, has been developed recently. Our aim was to compare LESS simple nephrectomy (LESS-SN) and conventional transperitoneal laparoscopic simple nephrectomy (CTL-SN).