title: Management of caliceal diverticula.
abstract: Although most caliceal diverticula are asymptomatic, they can be associated with pain, and concomitant calculi are common. When treatment is indicated, a variety of surgical options are available, although the management is often a challenge even to the most experienced surgeon. We review the indications, surgical options, and outcomes for the treatment of caliceal diverticula.
authors.affiliation: Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6038, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. derapp@yahoo.com
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Rapp
authors.forename: Glenn S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Gerber
mesh_terms: D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008096:Lithotripsy; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous; D018666:Ureteroscopy