Transperitoneal Versus Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy: A Prospective Randomized Comparison Study

Abstract

For proximal or mid ureteral large and impacted stones, transperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy is significantly associated with pain, greater tramadol requirement, ileus and longer hospital stay than retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy. However, successful stone removal remains the same in both groups.