Retroperitoneoscopic renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection in the treatment of chyluria: Case series report
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Abstract
The management of chyluria mainly involves dietary changes and minimally invasive interventions (sclerotherapy, lymphatic intervention). At Hanoi Medical University Hospital, lymphatic intervention is considered the first choice for this disease. However, for patients in whom lymphatic intervention fails or is not indicated, surgery still plays an important role. We have performed retroperitoneoscopic renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection for these patients and have obtained initial positive results. Nevertheless, larger studies with longer follow-up period are needed to draw a definitive conclusion.
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Chyluria, lymphatic intervention, renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection
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