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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Open repair of iatrogenic complete aortic occlusion during robotic right nephrectomy: a case report.

Faisal Almudaiheem, Hussein Alkohlani, Abdulaziz Alshawmar

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Faisal AlmudaiheemDepartment of Vascular Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh 14611, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1610-4267
Hussein AlkohlaniDepartment of Vascular Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh 14611, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz AlshawmarDepartment of Vascular Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh 14611, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Vascular injury during nephrectomy is a rare but serious complication. We present a unique case of complete occlusion of the infrarenal aorta following a right-sided robotic nephrectomy. We present a 54-year-old male with no known comorbidities who underwent a right robotic radical nephrectomy with retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for a right renal mass. Postoperatively, the patient developed progressive bilateral lower limb weakness and sensory deficits. Clinical examination revealed absent lower limbs pulses bilaterally, with no Doppler signals. Urgent computed tomography (CT) angiography revealed complete occlusion of the infrarenal. Aortic exploration revealed Hemolok clips clamping the aorta. Arterial occlusions may present with delayed signs and require a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. CT angiography is crucial in guiding management. Prosthetic grafting is the preferred method of repair. Here, we highlight the importance of early recognition and intervention. Prompt surgical revascularization can significantly improve prognosis and recovery.

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aorta injuryaorta repairaortic occlusionvascular complication

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PMID40525090
PMCPMC12168118

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