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Urology, Nephrology and Andrology International

Volume  4, Issue 1, January-June 2019, Pages 5-9
 

Original Article

Laparoscopic Assisted Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Children

R.B. Nerli1, Vishal Kadeli2, Shridhar C. Ghagane3, Neeraj S. Dixit4, Murigendra B. Hiremath5

1Department of Urology, JN Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed-to-be-University), JNMC Campus, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010, India and KLES Kidney Foundation, KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & M.R.C, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010, India. 2Department of Urology, JN Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed-to-be-University), JNMC Campus, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010, India. 3,4Department of Urology, KLES Kidney Foundation, KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kor

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/unai.2456-5016.4119.1

Abstract

Purpose: To present the technique of laparoscopic assisted percutaneousnephrolithotomy for the treatment of stones in ectopic kidneys. Patients and Methods: The series included three children (mean age 16 years). Laparoscopic assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was performed for renal stones. Results: The mean operative time was 90 minutes. There were no complications nor conversions to open surgery. The stone-free rate was 100%. One patient had a renal calculi on the opposite normal kidney and was treated with shock wave lithotripsy. The mean hospital stay was 4 days. Conclusion: Laparoscopic assisted PCNL is a safe, feasible and an effective option in the management of renal stones in an ectopic pelvic kidney.

Keywords: Laparoscopy; Ectopic Kidney; Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy; Renal Stones.


Corresponding Author : R.B. Nerli