title: Laparoscopic management of ureteral perforation during ureterolithotripsy.
abstract: The author presents a case of successful laparoscopic repair of a ureteral perforation happening during ureterolithotripsy (URS). The perforation of the mid-ureter was managed by a retroperitoneal approach: the stone from the retroperitoneum was removed, a double-J stent was inserted up to the kidney, the perforation opening was sutured, and the retroperitoneum was drained. The patient healed without any complication. Similar management of a ureteral perforation has not been found in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Arabia Felix Hospital, Sana'a Republic of Yemen.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Holman
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D013537:Sutures; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries*; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000628:therapy*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery