Retroperitoneoscopic approach for urolithiasis treatment

ABSTRACT Objective To show the main indications of retroperitoneoscopy (RP) for the treatment of urolithiasis. The use of RP approach has been limited, being narrow working space the major issue to overcome (1), especially in non-expert hands. However, RP has the added advantages of no peritoneal contamination, a quick recovery of bowel function (2) and the possibility to use it in combination with other endourological techniques (3) and innovative technology. Materials and Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of 22 patients treated by the retroperitoneoscopic approach due to urol...