Insertion of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Parth B. Amin Joss D. Fernandez Inferior vena cava filters have supplanted surgical interruption of the vena cava in the prevention of venous thrombotic…

Lumbar Sympathectomy This procedure is rarely performed; when sympathectomy is needed, either percutaneous chemical ablation or endoscopic techniques are often employed. The procedure was retained in this edition because it…

Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) Kristine Clodfelter Orion Rachael Nicholson Indications for aneurysm repair remain the same for both open and endovascular techniques. However, the choice of technique is dependent…

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Aortofemoral Bypass Lilja Thyri Bjornsdottir W. John Sharp Many aortic aneurysms are now repaired by an endovascular route. The classic open operation is still required…

Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy Rajesh Shetty Daniel A. Katz An extensive predonation evaluation is performed encompassing medical, psychosocial, and financial issues. The donor is also screened by a donor advocate who…

Cadaveric Donor Nephrectomy and Renal Transplantation Daniel A. Katz Rajesh Shetty In this chapter, harvesting of kidneys and renal transplantation are described as a means of illustrating the anatomy of…

Radical Nephrectomy Radical nephrectomy remains the primary treatment option for renal parenchymal malignancies. As classically described, radical nephrectomy involves the en bloc resection of the structures contained within Gerota fascia,…

Management of Injuries to Kidneys, Ureter, or Bladder This chapter describes techniques that are useful for management of injuries to the urinary system. Many renal injuries are managed nonoperatively; however,…

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy J.C. Carr James R. Howe Adrenalectomy is performed for primary and metastatic tumors of the adrenal gland as well as for adrenal hyperplasia. In the past, most procedures…

Adrenalectomy The optimal choice of surgical approach in adrenal surgery depends on many factors including the dimensions of the mass, its location and size, functional status, the patient’s preoperative condition,…