Laparoendoscopic single-site nephrectomy in children: Is it a good alternative to conventional laparoscopic approach?

LESS nephrectomy for benign kidney diseases performed by skilled laparoscopic surgeons is safe and comparable with CL technique in pediatric patients. However, although minimally invasive development pushes towards “a scar-free surgery” (see Figure), these approaches have been performed in only a few centers in the world. Prospective studies comparing both approaches are necessary to verify the advantages of LESS nephrectomy in children.93Figure. Photograph taken immediately after LESS nephrectomy.