Laparoscopic treatment of an upper ureteral stone

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy and percutaneous lithotripsy have become standard procedures for treatment of ureteral stones. Often, open surgery becomes necessary. A case of bilateral ureteral stones with chronic obstruction is presented in which the successful treatment with laparoscopic ureterolithotomy on one side is described. Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy can be used as an alternative method for stone removal in the upper and middle ureter.