BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyelolithotomy was performed in an ectopic pelvic kidney with renal pelvis calculi.
METHODS AND RESULTS: Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy was successfully performed in an ectopic pelvic kidney by using the retroperitoneal route. The total operation time was 130 minutes, and the estimated blood loss was < 50 mL. The patient was discharged on the second postoperative day without any complications.
CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy is an effective treatment option for management of stones in the pelvis of an ectopic pelvic kidney. The retroperitoneal route may help to avoid intraoperative and postoperative complications.
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Bozkurt IH, Cirakoglu A, Ozer S. Are you the author?
Kasimpasa Military Hospital, Instanbul, Turkey.
Reference: JSLS. 2012 Apr-Jun;16(2):325-8.
doi: 10.4293/108680812X13427982376707
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 23477189
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