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.
Department of Urology, Kitano Hospital, The Tazuke Kofukai Medical Research Institute, Osaka, Japan. t-kanno@kitano-hp.or.jp
Toru
T
Kanno
Yasumasa
Y
Shichiri
Tomoyuki
T
Oida
Masakazu
M
Yamamoto
Hiroshi
H
Kanamaru
Noriyasu
N
Takao
Hiromu
H
Tokuchi
D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D016683:Supine Position; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods