Citation
Zhao LC, Chan SW, Macejko AM, Lin WW. Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation-induced perinephric hematoma with acute renal failure in a solitary kidney. J Endourol. 2008; 22; 1463-5.
Abstract
Iatrogenic occurrences (including radiologically guided renal biopsy, shockwave lithotripsy, and minimally invasive ablative procedures) of subcapsular hematoma that lead to acute renal failure are rare but serious. The advancement of minimally invasive procedures has led to an increase in this complication, especially in patients with a solitary kidney. Fortunately, prompt surgical evacuation of the hematoma in these patients allows decompression of the renal parenchyma and recovery of renal function. We report a case of acute renal failure in a patient with a solitary kidney that resulted from a subcapsular hematoma as a complication of radiofrequency ablation.
Key Points
- Published in Journal of endourology in 2008.
- Indexed in PubMed as PMID 18690812.
- Mapped to Robotic & Single-Port, Trauma & Fistula, Stones & BPH.
- Abstract available from PubMed and rendered as static text on this page.
Clinical Relevance
This publication is part of the robotic surgery and single-port bibliography, connecting technique development with reconstructive indications and outcome reporting.