2016
DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2014.0588
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Laparoscopic - assisted transpyelic rigid nephroscopy - simple alternative when flexible ureteroscopy is not available

Abstract: Introduction:In special situations such as malrotated or ectopic kidneys and UPJ stenosis treatment of renal lithiasis can be challenging. In these rare cases laparoscopy can be indicated. Objective: Describe the Laparoscopic-assisted rigid nephroscopy performed via transpyelic approach and report the feasibility. Patients and methods:We present two cases of caliceal lithiasis. The first is a patient that ESWL and previous percutaneous lithotripsy have failed, with pelvic kidney where laparoscopic dissection o… Show more

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“…Tobias-Machado et al ( 4 ) present a video on laparoscopic assisted rigid nephroscopy performed via a transpyelic approach for removal of stones in 2 cases with difficult anatomy. The authors are to be commended for their excellent surgical technique and description.…”
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“…Tobias-Machado et al ( 4 ) present a video on laparoscopic assisted rigid nephroscopy performed via a transpyelic approach for removal of stones in 2 cases with difficult anatomy. The authors are to be commended for their excellent surgical technique and description.…”
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confidence: 99%