SAGES launched its member-generated Wiki in 2010 and it quickly grew into a resource accessed by more than 2,500 people/month seeking advanced and accurate definitions of all types of minimally invasive surgery and diseases treated by minimally invasive surgery.
As part of the recent overhaul to SAGES web properties, the SAGES Wiki has been moved to a new home on the SAGES site. In addition to moving more than 75 member-generated articles back to the main SAGES web site, we have also completely changed the way members can interact with the Wiki:
- It’s easier than ever to become a contributor! Simply log in with your member account and head over the Wiki pages. Use the “Create A New Wiki” button on the right sidebar to add your own article.
- If you see a way to improve an existing article, simply click the Edit tab at the top of the article and make your edits.
- Want to discuss an article? All logged-in SAGES members can now comment on an article using the Discussion tab at the top of the article and post away.
Recommended Wiki: Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Cancer
Introduction Laparoscopic nephrectomy was first performed in 1990 by Clayman. The laparoscopic approach for nephrectomy has since gained widespread acceptance, both for benign and malignant disease, as well as for donor nephrectomy. The following CPT codes are currently in place for nephrectomy: nephroureterectomy (50548) radical nephrectomy (50545) partial nephrectomy (50543) Generally, the principles of cancer surgery are not compromised by the laparoscopic approach as shown by a number of studies (1,2). In addition, there is evidence in a randomized, controlled trial of open versus laparoscopic nephrectomy, that there may be functional benefits in the laparoscopic approach (3). Credentialing for Laparoscopic Nephrectomy When considering surgery for the kidney, the boundries between urology and general surgery are blurred. General surgeons can and do perform kidney surgery in the form of donor nephrectomies for transplant, as well as in trauma to the kidney. While the discussion of turf will vary from region to region,…
Category: Urology