Open AccessLaparoscopic management of a large staghorn stone
Author(s) -
Patrick Richard,
Mathieu Bettez,
Alexis Martel,
Y Ponsot,
Robert Sabbagh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
canadian urological association journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.477
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1920-1214
pISSN - 1911-6470
DOI - 10.5489/cuaj.392
Subject(s) - medicine , staghorn calculus , ureteropelvic junction , surgery , urinary system , renal stone , general surgery , laparoscopy , urology , hydronephrosis , percutaneous nephrolithotomy , percutaneous
Urinary calculi are prevalent and result in significant morbidity,with a marked economic impact. Various therapeutic optionsexist, from medical to surgical management according to stonesize. Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy is a viable option for significantstaghorn renal stones. We report the case of a laparoscopicpyelolithotomy performed on a 48-year-old man with a left recurrent staghorn renal stone secondary to an ureteropelvic junction obstruction following a grade IV renal trauma several years ago.