Laparoscopic nephrectomy for giant staghorn calculus with non-functioning kidneys: Is associated unsuspected urothelial carcinoma responsible for conversion? Report of 2 cases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background-</p> <p>Neglected renal stones remain a major cause of morbidity in developing countries. They not only result in functional impairment of affected kidney, but also act as an important predisposing factor for development of urothelial neopl...

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Main Authors: Jain Pritesh, Shah Hemendra, Chibber Percy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-01-01
Series:BMC Urology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2490/6/1