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Retroperitoneoscopy: foreign body retrieval.

S Meretyk1, R V Clayman, J A Myers

  • 1Department of Surgery (Division of Urologic Surgery), Mallinckrodt Institute, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.

The Journal of Urology
|June 1, 1992
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Retroperitoneoscopy offers a rare but valuable approach for urological surgeons to treat ureteral issues and remove foreign bodies. This case demonstrates its utility in retrieving a deep retroperitoneal surgical drain.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Retroperitoneoscopy is an infrequently utilized surgical approach in urology.
  • It presents a viable option for specific ureteral pathologies and foreign body retrieval.
  • Accessing deep retroperitoneal structures can be challenging.

Observation:

  • A surgical drain was inadvertently severed and retained deep within the retroperitoneum.
  • The retained drain posed a potential risk for complications.
  • A percutaneous retroperitoneal approach was considered for removal.

Findings:

  • Successful retrieval of the severed surgical drain was achieved.
  • The percutaneous retroperitoneal approach proved effective for this deep-seated foreign body.

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  • Minimally invasive techniques can overcome anatomical challenges.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential of retroperitoneoscopy in managing complex urological foreign body retrieval.
    • It expands the indications for minimally invasive retroperitoneal surgery.
    • Urologists should consider retroperitoneoscopy for challenging retroperitoneal foreign body cases.