[Retroperitoneoscopy to extract an amorphous matrix calculus of the right kidney]

Urologe A. 2006 May;45(5):626-8. doi: 10.1007/s00120-006-1016-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The female patient underwent multiple extracorporal shockwave treatments and an ureterorenoscopy during which an amorphous renal mass was found. A retroperitoneoscopy was performed with extraction of a large amorphous matrix calculus. Today, the prevalence of matrix calculi is very low. They are associated with and caused by urinal-infections. Delayed diagnosis in radiological-imaging procedures is typical for these stones. The minimal-invasive approach via retroperitoneoscopy seems to be an intriguing alternative to the established procedures like percutaneous nephrolitholapaxy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Calculi / pathology*
  • Kidney Calculi / surgery*
  • Nephrectomy / methods*
  • Retroperitoneal Space / pathology
  • Retroperitoneal Space / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome