Management of stone disease in an ectopic kidney is challenging.
Laparoscopy or ultrasound guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intra-renal surgery are the preferred techniques for these stones. We performed ultrasound guided microperc using a 16 G needle for the management of renal calculi in pelvic ectopic kidneys in two patients. There was no intraoperative or post-operative complication. Both patients had complete stone clearance and were discharged on the first post-operative day. Ultrasound guided microperc is a safe and effective option for the management of small renal calculi in pelvic ectopic kidneys.
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Ganesamoni R, Sabnis RB, Mishra S, Desai MR. Are you the author?
Department of Urology, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Reference: Indian J Urol. 2013 Jul;29(3):257-9.
doi: 10.4103/0970-1591.117267
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 24082451
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