Multidetector CT imaging of complications after laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery

Insights into Imaging - Tập 6 - Trang 465-478 - 2015
Massimo Tonolini1, Anna Maria Ierardi2, Virginia Varca3, Giacomo Piero Incarbone3, Marina Petullà1, Roberto Bianco1
1Department of Radiology, “Luigi Sacco” University Hospital, Milan, Italy
2Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
3Department of Urology, “Luigi Sacco” University Hospital, Milan, Italy

Tóm tắt

Laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery (L-NSS) is increasingly performed to treat localised renal lesions. However, the associated morbidity is non-negligible, with a rate of major complications approaching 10 %. This paper provides an overview of indications, surgical techniques and results of L-NSS; explains the incidence, risk factors and manifestations of postoperative complications; discusses the preferred multidetector computed tomography (CT) acquisition techniques; illustrates the appearance of normal postoperative images following L-NSS; and reviews, with example images, the most common and unusual iatrogenic complications. These include haematuria, haemorrhage, vascular injuries, infections and urinary leaks. Most emphasis is placed on CT, which provides rapid, reliable triage and follow-up of iatrogenic complications after L-NSS, identifying occurrences that require transarterial embolisation or repeated surgery. Multidetector CT allows precise assessment of the surgical resection site; detection of pneumoperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema; quantification of retroperitoneal blood; and identification of active bleeding, pseudoaneurysms, arterio-venous fistulas, abscess collections and extravasated urine. • Laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) is increasingly performed to treat renal lesions. • Radiologists are increasingly requested to investigate suspected post-surgical NSS complications. • Post-NSS complications include haemorrhage, haematuria, vascular injuries, infections and urinary leaks. • Multidetector CT allows choice between conservative treatment, transarterial embolisation or surgery.

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