Title: Retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (report of 31 cases)
Abstract: Objective To analyze the technical details and efficacy of retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy. Methods 31 patient underwent retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy. All the stones located in the upper ureter, being left in 19 cases, right in 12cases. The stone sizes ranged 12 mm×10 mm to 18 mm×15 mm. Results Retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy was sucessful in 93 patients. The mean operative time was 58 min (50~130 min). The mean blood loss was 20 ml, the bowel activity was recovered in 12-24 hours after operation. No urinary leakage occurred. The neprostomy tubes were removed in 3-4 days afer operation. The mean hospitalization time was 7-9 days. The double J stent tube were removed after one month. With a 2-20 months follow-up, hydronephrosis and renal function were partly recovered. No ureteral stricture determined. No ureter stone recurrence. Conclusion Retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy is a safe and effective procedure. Some secondary ureteral disease can also be dealed with.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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