Evaluation of Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Surgery in Urinary Stone Disease

Abstract

Laparoscopic retroperitoneal surgery has a definite role in the management of patients requiring open surgery for calculous disease. It is safe and feasible in spite of the dense adhesions that are frequently encountered in such patients. Often, previous attempts at treatment with shockwave lithotripsy or endourologic procedures also lead to inflammation and adhesions, making surgery difficult. However, these problems can be dealt with by LRS with good results.