Open AccessMassive retroperitoneal hematoma as an acute complication of retrograde intrarenal surgery: A case report
Author(s) -
Taesoo Choi,
Jeonghyouk Choi,
Gyeong Eun Min,
DongGi Lee
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i16.3914
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , hematoma , surgery , retroperitoneal space , retroperitoneal hemorrhage , radiology , general surgery
Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) has been proven to be a safe and effective treatment modality in large-scale quantitative studies. However, although its safety profile has been established, it also has a potential risk of life-threatening complications. We here describe our experience with a patient who developed a huge periureteral hematoma after RIRS with holmium laser lithotripsy.