Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy

Authors

  • Boonyarat Ownmee, M.D. Division of Surgery, Ratchaburi Hospital

Keywords:

ureteral calculi, laparoscopy, ureterolithotomy

Abstract

     Ureteral calculi is common stone in the urinary system. Lacking of appropriate treatment may lead to loss of ipsilakeral kidney function. A 37 years old Thai man, presented with intermittent right back pain for 2 years. After evaluation was done with intravenous pyelography (IVP), he had a 2 centimeters stone at right upper ureter. This stone could not be treated by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureterorenoscopy (URS) with stone manipulation. Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy was performed. After surgery, the patient did well and had no complication.

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Published

2018-06-17

How to Cite

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Ownmee B. Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jun. 17 [cited 2025 Dec. 30];30(3):207–213. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/128993