ABSTRACT
Today laparoscopy has become the standard of care for most patients requiring a simple nephrectomy.
Laparoscopic simple nephrectomy is indicated in benign renal diseases where complete loss of the renal unit has occurred or is desired. Such conditions include but are not limited to:
pyelonephritis (these are technically challenging), ■ Symptomatic ADPKD, and ■ Posttransplantation hypertension.
