There appears to be a greater risk of RCC of the native kidney in patients with end-stage renal disease. The present results suggest that an annual examination of the native kidney before and after renal transplantation is essential.

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Primary diseases of the seminal vesicle are rare. Most seminal vesicle cysts are congenital, and two-thirds are associated with renal dysplasia or agenesis and ectopic ureter opening into the seminal vesicle. Acquired cysts may be due to genitourinary infections, surgical prostate resection or ejaculatory duct lithiasis. We report a case of video laparoscopic ablation of seminal vesicle cysts.

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate in situ extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for the treatment of obstructing ureteral stones causing acute renal colic. In situ ESWL with an EDAP LT-02 piezo-electric lithotriptor was used in a prospective study to treat 67 patients with obstructing ureteral stones causing acute renal colic. Patients were treated without anesthesia on an out-patient basis or during a one-day hospital stay. The overall one month stone-free rate was 94% (94% for proximal stones and 95% for distal stones). The overall success rate after a single ESWL session was 81%. Treatment was well tolerated in 90% (60/67) of patients. There was one case of non-obstructive pyelonephritis and one of ureteral edema. These rates compare well with published reports for delayed treatment in patients without renal colic. Immediate ESWL for cases of acute renal colic due to obstructing ureteral stones is an effective treatment strategy that warrants wider consideration.