Title: Clinical significance of retroperitoneal laparoscopy for upper ureteral calculi(report of 32 cases)
Abstract: Aim To evaluate the treatment of upper ureteral calculi by retroperitoneoscopic ureterolithotomy.Methods The clinical data of 32 cases of upper ureteral calculi were analyzed retrospectively.Retroperitoneoscopic ureterolithotomy was carried out in 9 patients after unsuccessful ESWL,1 patient after unsuccessful ureteroscopy,22 patients were treated as a primary procedure.Results All the 32 cases underwent retroperitoneoscopic ureterolithotomy successfully.During the follow-up period(3~48 months),no ureteric stricture or recurrent calculus were found.B ultrasound and IVP examinations showed hydronephrosis were lessened.Conclusions Retroperitoneoscopic ureterolithotomy may be considered as the first choice of treatment of upper ureteral calculi(diameter of the tumor more than 12 mm).It is safe,reliable and minimally invasive.It can partially replace conventional unsuccessful ESWL and ureteroscopy.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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