[Lymphocele after kidney transplantation: drainage by laparoscopy].

Abstract

Our video shows the laparoscopic drainage of a big lymphocele responsible of kidney graft obstructive failure. Apart from the laparoscopic access, the technique is similar to open surgery. An ellipsoid peritoneal window (approximately 6 x 3 cm) is created with scissors and electrocautery. The lymphocele is entered and completely drained. A few adhesions are divided. To keep the window open, we secured its anterior margin with clips. Postoperative period was uneventful, with immediate improvement of the kidney graft function. After 4 months, there was no lymphocele seen on computerized tomography.