Repair of lymphoperitoneal fistulae for chylous ascites following robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy: Anatomic foundation for left-sided predominance following renal surgery.
Urol Case Rep
; 53: 102656, 2024 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Chylous ascites (CA) is a rare complication following renal surgery. Here we present the case of a 28-year-old female who developed CA after a robotic left partial nephrectomy. After failing conservative management, she underwent successful robotic-assisted diagnostic laparoscopy and ligation of lymphoperitoneal fistulae. The higher incidence of CA after left versus right-sided renal surgery may be explained by the para-aortic drainage of the intestinal lymphatic channels. Surgical intervention should be considered when conservative management fails.
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