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Needle in a haystack: Robotic removal of a retroperitoneal wire
Max S Yudovich1, Daniel D Evans2, Kathleen T Puttmann2
1The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Meiling Hall, 370 W 9th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
Urology Case Reports
|November 18, 2020
Summary
Retroperitoneal foreign bodies are rare surgical cases. Robotic exploration successfully removed a small metallic object near the ureter and inferior vena cava in a young male patient.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Retroperitoneal foreign bodies are uncommon and often necessitate surgical intervention.
- Foreign bodies in this retroperitoneal location pose unique challenges due to proximity to vital structures like the ureter and inferior vena cava.
