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Novel approach to retrograde ureterorenoscopy: a case report of laparoscopic-assisted ureterorenoscopy for minor calyx stone removal

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 16-year-old male presented to OPD with right-sided flank pain associated with lower urinary tract symptoms. CT scan and ultrasound findings demonstrated a 12.9 mm renal stone in the lower calyx and moderate hydronephrosis, respectively. The diagnosis of pelvic ureteric junction obstruction was confirmed by a diethylenetriamine pentaacetate (DTPA) scan. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty was planned but to remove the stone from a hard-to-reach location i.e. minor calyx, ureterorenoscope was introduced from one of the laparoscopic ports. The stone was retrieved successfully. This case represents the implementation of laparoscopic-assisted ureteroscopy instead of conventional retrograde ureteroscopy. This technique warrants further study as it makes the overall procedure more efficient and time-saving.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae776

Authors: Daman Tariq, Ayesha Nazeef, Shahzada Nauman Syed, Amit Kumar Thakur

Institutions: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawal Victoria Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050