Setthawong T., Namwongsa T., Ketsuwan C. Retrograde vacuum-assisted MiniPCNL system for large distal ureteric calculus removal: A case report. Urology Case Reports Vol.51 (2023). doi:10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102622 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/91191
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Retrograde vacuum-assisted MiniPCNL system for large distal ureteric calculus removal: A case report
Large ureteral calculi are commonly associated with severe colic pain, complex urinary tract infections, severe hematuria, hydronephrosis, and renal deterioration, often requiring immediate surgical intervention. Ureteroscopy is a favored treatment due to its higher stone-free rates; however, it encounters difficulties in cases of a high burden of distal ureteral stones. We present a case where a patient with a significant ureteral calculus was effectively treated with a vacuum-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy system in retrograde approach. This intervention enabled the complete removal of the stone, leading to the patient's full recovery without complications.
