Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy.
We describe the successful laparoscopic removal of a distal ureteral cystine stone not amenable to ureteroscopic or medical therapy. This approach offers an alternative to open ureterolithotomy in patients when less invasive measures fail.
Raboy
A
A
Department of Urology, Staten Island University Hospital, New York.
Ferzli
G S
GS
Ioffreda
R
R
Albert
P S
PS
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000601:surgery*