Analysis of risk factors affecting the postoperative drainage after a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: a retrospective study.

Yi-Qun TianXiang RenYi-Sheng YinJing WangXing LiZi-Hao GuoXiao-Yong Zeng
Published in: Frontiers in medicine (2024)
The duration of postoperative drainage was found to be associated with gender, age, smoking history, diabetes, operation time, and BMI. In contrast, the total drainage volume was primarily influenced by age, smoking history, diabetes, and high BMI following LPN. For patients with these conditions, meticulous attention to hemostasis and bleeding control is crucial during the perioperative period.