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Single-port laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized the minimally invasive approach to urological disorders. Originally conceptualized in 1999,1 single-port surgery has recently expanded due to instrument modification and growing experience in laparoscopy. In specialized centers, reconstructive and extirpative single-port procedures have been performed.2–5 At this time, single-port surgery holds great promise in reducing patient morbidity, although its exact role in urologic oncology and reconstruction is still pending. Thus far, the authors’ experience at their center in single-port laparoscopy has identified various limitations to both renal and pelvic surgery. Herein, a description of both technical and surgical challenges will be described and various modifications used to overcome such challenges.
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Goel, R.K., Kaouk, J.H. (2011). Difficulties in Single-Port Laparoscopic Procedures. In: Al-Kandari, A., Gill, I. (eds) Difficult conditions in laparoscopic urologic surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-105-7_28
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