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Summary
A ureterorenoscope can be used during open stone surgery to retrieve kidney stones. This technique successfully removed a ureteral stone that had moved back into the kidney, preventing additional procedures.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Open stone surgery is a traditional approach for managing kidney stones.
- Intraoperative challenges can arise, such as stone migration during surgical procedures.
Observation:
- A case involving a mid ureteral stone that migrated back into the kidney during open surgery was encountered.
Findings:
- A ureterorenoscope was utilized intraoperatively through a ureterotomy incision.
- Successful retrieval of the migrated stone was achieved using this novel approach.
Implications:
- This demonstrates a new intraoperative application for ureterorenoscopes in open stone surgery.
- The technique offers a potential method to avoid repeat procedures for challenging stone migrations.