Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy: Experience of 60 cases from a developing world hospital

Conclusion: Laparoscopic retroperitoneal ureterolithotomy has low rate of conversion to open surgery and an acceptable overall complication rates. In selected patients with impacted, hard, large ureteral stones, which are likely to cause diffi-culty in endo-urological procedures, laparoscopic ureterolithotomy is a reason-able treatment option.
Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research