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ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2023

Renal pedicle lymphatic ligation for non-parasitic chyluria via retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery: a single-center 12-year experience.

Kangning Wang, Bingsheng Li, Zewu Zhu, Lina Zhang, Zhiyong Liu, Li Huang, Yunbo He, Zhi Liu, Weiping Xia

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Kangning WangDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Bingsheng LiDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Zewu ZhuDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Lina ZhangNational Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Zhiyong LiuNational Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Li HuangNational Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Yunbo HeDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Zhi LiuDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Weiping XiaDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Xiangya Hospital Central South University · CNCentral South University · CN

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Background: Chyluria is a rare disease in which chylous is excreted in the urine. Currently, management of chyluria includes conservative treatments and surgical measures. This study aimed to report our experience in treating non-parasitic chyluria with retroperitoneal laparoscopic ligation of the renal lymphatic vessels. Methods: Data from 52 patients who underwent retroperitoneoscopic ligation of the renal lymphatic vessels for non-parasitic chyluria between December 2009 and May 2022 were reviewed. After general anesthesia, the patients were passively placed in the healthy lateral decubitus position and underwent three-port retroperitoneal laparoscopy. Detailed medical data, including demographic characteristics, intraoperative outcomes, postoperative data, and complications, were reviewed. Results: Fifty-two patients received surgery treatment at our institution. The mean disease course was 89.3 months. The mean age was 58.8 years, with females accounting for 57.7% (30/52); the majority of patients (33/52) had the laterality of chyluria on the left and 9 (17.3%) had a history of previous thoracic or abdominal surgery. Compared with the urine and blood data before the operation and on the first day after the operation, urinary protein, urinary tract infection, urinary red blood cells, hemoglobin, albumin, and serum total protein significantly improved 3 months after the operation. However, there were no significant differences in blood creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels among the three groups. The mean surgery time was about 110.0 minutes, and the estimated total blood loss was 81.2 mL. The postoperative drainage volume was 229.9 mL. The average time to start a liquid diet and to be out of bed were 1.5 and 1.9 days, respectively. Transient postoperative gross hematuria occurred in eight patients, and complications occurred in five patients after surgery. The mean length of hospitalization was 6.6 days. The follow-up duration ranged from 3 to 152 months, and except for three patients who did not respond to treatment, the remaining patients had no recurrence and did not require reoperation. Conclusions: Our long-term follow-up results showed that renal pedicle lymphatic ligation via retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery is an effective, safe, and reliable surgical option for patients with non-parasitic chyluria.

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ligationmilky white urineNon-parasitic chyluriarenal lymphatic vessels

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