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Transperitoneal Ureterolithotomy for Stones in the Lower Third of the Ureter
Author(s) -
BRISTOL J. B.,
SMITH P. J. B.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1982.tb06962.x
Subject(s) - ureter , medicine , surgery
Summary— A modified technique of transperitoneal ureterolithotomy for stones in the lower third of the ureter was performed on 14 patients over a 3‐year period. The surgical procedure consisted of a ureterotomy behind a specially raised flap of peritoneum; its advantages are discussed. This variation makes for a safe and effective operation and should be considered as an alternative to the more traditional retroperitoneal approach for stones occupying the lower third of the ureter.