Retroperitoneoscopic pyelolithotomy: A minimally invasive alternative for the management of large renal pelvic stone

Introduction: Large stones in renal pelvis can be treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or pyelolithotomy (either by open or laparoscopic techniques). PCNL is difficult in undilated system. For pyelolithotomy, laparoscopy is more preferable over the open surgery. Surgeons are more familia...

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Main Authors: Saurabh Sudhir Chipde, Santosh Agrawal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2014-01-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382014000100123&lng=en&tlng=en