Abstract:Introduction:
The management of urolithiasis ectopic pelvic kidneys (EPK) can be challenging because of the aberrant anatomy (
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). We demonstrate the step-by-step technique of the laparoscopic approach for treating urolithiasis in EPK.
Patients and methods:
Three men with EPK (2 left, 1 right) underwent laparoscopic pyelolithotomy through a transperitoneal approach. After establishing the pneumoperitoneum, the p… Show more
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