Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy--a technique for the management of stones in the ectopic pelvic kidney.
We present our preliminary experience with the technique of laparoscopic pyelolithotomy for ectopic pelvic kidney calculi. This surgery has low morbidity and is ideally suited for the ectopic pelvic kidney with a laterally or anteriorly directed pelvis.
Kamat
Nagesh
N
Department of Urology, Kamats Kidney Hospital, Kothi, Gujarat, India. kamatnn@hotmail.com
Khandelwal
Pankaj
P
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods