TY  - JOUR
T1  - Alternative routes to the summit require experienced climbers: Comment on “intertransversalis fascia approach in urologic laparoscopic operations”
AU  - Unwala DJ
Y1  - 2012/02/01
N1  - 10.1001/archsurg.2011.1411
JO  - Archives of Surgery
SP  - 167
EP  - 167
VL  - 147
IS  - 2
N2  - 
The retroperitoneal approach is more common in China than it is in the United States. It is difficult to make broad statements regarding the superiority of one approach as it is likely the surgeon's experience and comfort level, rather than technique, that determine success. As described by Li et al,1 the intertransversalis fascia approach provides a clean, clear, bloodless field. However, one of the chief concerns with the retroperitoneal approach, in general, is the smaller working space provided. The transperitoneal approach may provide a gentler learning curve for beginners.

SN  - 0004-0010
M3  - doi: 10.1001/archsurg.2011.1411
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.2011.1411
ER  -