Single-Port Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy of the Native Kidney in a Patient with Ipsilateral Kidney Transplant: A Case Report

Abstract

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.