Laparoendoscopic Single-site Nephrectomy in Pediatric Patients: Initial Clinical Series of Infants to Adolescents

The results of our study have shown that LESS nephrectomy using a single umbilical incision in pediatric patients is technically feasible with good outcomes. Additional studies are needed to evaluate the expected benefits of this novel technique. Also, miniaturization of currently available equipment is needed to adapt to the small working spaces available in the pediatric patient.