New Challenges in Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery

In the 5 years since the publication of Urologic Laparoscopy by the Japanese Society of Endourology
and ESWL, the field has moved on apace, particularly technologically. It is with an eye on the need
to disseminate the latest information on this progress that this collection has been assembled,
highlighting the most recent advances in laparoscopic urologic oncology surgery. With treatment options
becoming ever more complicated, it is essential to keep the prime objectives in mind - improved quality
of life for the patient, minimal complications, early convalescence, and a better end result.
In our effort to cover a broad range of techniques from renal cyst decortication to robotic
laparoscopic camera control, we are in debt to surgeons at the forefront of treatment, not only
in Japan but worldwide, and to manufacturers who are constantly innovating in their equipment.
The contributors are enthusiastic in their expertise, as shown in the quality of the material they have produced.



Preface

Contributors

Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy for Renal Cancer

Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy

Radiofrequency Treatment of Renal Tumors

Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Current Status

Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma:

Japanese Experience

Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Living Donor Nephrectomy

Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy: Management of the Distal

Ureter and Comparison to Open Surgery

Laparoscopic Renal Cyst Decortication

"Robotically" Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

Retroperitoneoscopic Pyelotomy

Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion

Robotic Laparoscopic Camera Control

Subject

Index