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Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy.

A Raboy1, G S Ferzli, R Ioffreda

  • 1Department of Urology, Staten Island University Hospital, New York.

Urology
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
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Laparoscopic surgery successfully removed a difficult distal ureteral cystine stone. This minimally invasive technique provides an alternative when other treatments for ureteral stones fail.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Cystine stones in the distal ureter present a treatment challenge.
  • Ureteroscopic and medical therapies are not always effective.

Observation:

  • A patient with a distal ureteral cystine stone was treated with laparoscopic surgery.
  • The stone was not amenable to standard ureteroscopic or medical management.

Findings:

  • Successful laparoscopic removal of the distal ureteral cystine stone was achieved.
  • This demonstrates the efficacy of laparoscopic approach for complex ureteral calculi.

Implications:

  • Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy is a viable option for challenging ureteral stones.
  • This surgical method offers an alternative to open surgery when less invasive options fail.