ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy.
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- Postoperative systemic inflammatory response syndrome risk in asymptomatic versus symptomatic ureteral stone patients undergoing ureteroscopy: A retrospective comparative study.The Journal of international medical research · 2026Article
- Outcomes and predictors of postoperative complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic ureterolithotomy: a retrospective analysis.BMC urology · 2025Article
- Combining Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy and Flexible Ureteroscopy for Effective Removal of a Large Ureteral Stone: A Case Report.The American journal of case reports · 2025Article
- Novel technique (Ramalingam technique) of port site retrograde intra renal surgery through exteriorized ureter during laparoscopy.Asian journal of urology · 2023Article
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- Antegrade stent placement in laparoscopic upper urinary tract surgery. Is there an easy way?Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2019Article
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Abstract
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objectiveThe present study retrospectively analyzed the data of 213 patients who underwent laparoscopic ureterolithotomy.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed the data of 213 patients, in whom we performed conventional laparoscopic ureterolithotomy from April 2006 and January 2015 based on the diagnosis of an upper or middle ureteral stone. Patients with large ureteral stones (>15 mm) or a history of failed shock-wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy were included in the study. Although the retroperitoneal approach was preferred for 170 patients, the transperitoneal approach was used in the remaining 43 patients.
resultsThe mean patient age was 39.3 ± 12.0 years (range, 18-73). The study population was composed of 78 (26.7%) female and 135 (63.3%) male patients. The mean stone size was 19.7 ± 2.5 mm. The mean operative time was 80.9 ± 10.9 minutes, and the mean blood loss was 63.3 ± 12.7 mL. Intraoperative insertion of a double-J catheter was performed in 76 patients. The overall stone-free rate was 99%. No major complication was observed in any patient. However, conversion to open surgery was necessary in 1 patient.
conclusionWith high success and low complication rates, laparoscopic ureterolithotomy is an effective and reliable method that ensures quick recovery and may be the first treatment option for patients with large, impacted ureteral stones, as well as for those with a history of failed primary treatment.
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