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Laparoscopic assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in ectopic pelvic kidney
Shahid Aquil1, Majid Rana, Zafar Zaidi
1The Kidney Centre Postgraduate Training Institute, Karachi.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|September 14, 2006
Summary
A patient with a pelvic kidney stone underwent successful treatment using laparoscopic assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). This minimally invasive approach offers a viable option for managing stones in ectopic kidneys.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Ectopic pelvic kidneys present unique challenges for stone management.
- Renal stones in pelvic kidneys can cause significant pain and palpable masses.
Observation:
- A patient presented with abdominal pain and a palpable mass.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed a right pelvic kidney with a large (4-cm) renal stone.
Findings:
- Successful management was achieved using laparoscopic assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).
- PCNL provided effective stone removal in this ectopic pelvic kidney case.
Implications:
- Laparoscopic assisted PCNL is a minimally invasive and effective treatment for stones in pelvic kidneys.
- This technique expands therapeutic options for complex urological conditions.
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