• US formation is an uncommon and under-reported event after complex NSS. • Risk factors appear to include tumour complexity, imperative indications, mid- or lower pole location, postoperative urinary leak and haemorrhage. • Although uncommon, postoperative US can occur after NSS for complex renal masses, necessitating patient counselling and diligent postoperative surveillance.
2012-02-08
Eng.
BJU international
Division of Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
BJU Int. 2012 Feb;109(4):539-43
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