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Preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans indicating a solid mass in the right kidney - frontal image.
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Before the treatment the only available CT images were frontal and horizontal (Fig. 1a, b).
Preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans indicating a solid mass in the right kidney - horizontal image.
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A separate upper ureter was also visualized (Fig. 2a, b).
Postoperatively reevaluated initial CT scan. The image shows the gap between the units and the binding bridge of tissue as well as the tumor.
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This kidney had normal renal vasculature from the aorta and inferior vena cava (Fig. 3a, b).
Postoperatively reevaluated initial CT scan. A contrast-enhanced arterial phase oblique image shows clearly the separation of the units.
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A short ureter entered to remnant of the main pelvis, which was cut off and left during the first operation (Fig. 4).