Extraperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy in the supine position for impacted ureteral stones.
We describe initial experiences with extraperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy in the supine position. This method can provide adequate working space without the risk of mechanical bowel injury and nerve stretching specific to the flank position.
Kanno
Toru
T
Department of Urology, Kitano Hospital, The Tazuke Kofukai Medical Research Institute, Osaka, Japan. t-kanno@kitano-hp.or.jp
Shichiri
Yasumasa
Y
Oida
Tomoyuki
T
Yamamoto
Masakazu
M
Kanamaru
Hiroshi
H
Takao
Noriyasu
N
Tokuchi
Hiromu
H
D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D016683:Supine Position; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods