Retroperitonealization for quick splenic salvage during transperitoneal nephrectomy.

During intraperitoneal nephrectomy, the spleen may be injured inadvertently. Splenic salvage is mandatory in this situation; however, it requires some skill and extra time to control the bleeding. The authors present a very simple technique to replace the organ and retroperitonealize it in the nephrectomized fossa after some suture ligations have been placed in the major bleeding site.