TO EVALUATE EFFICACY OF LAPAROSCOPIC TRANSPERITONEAL PYELOLITHOTOMY FOR MANAGEMENT OF RENAL PELVIC STONES IN TERM OF BLOOD LOSS
Background: To evaluate efficacy of laparoscopic transperitoneal pyelolithotomy for management of renal pelvic stones in term of blood loss Methods: This study has been conducted in the Department of General surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla on selected patients of Renal pelvis stones admitted in institution Results: Mean blood loss in successful laparoscopic surgery was 58.33 ml and in lap converted to open was 200 ml. Conclusion: Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy is a feasible and safe operation for patients with renal stones in centers with adequate experience in laparoscopy and well trained surgeons. It is found to be safe, effective and efficient with proper patient selection and adherence to standard laparoscopic surgical principles. Keywords: Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Pyelolithotomy, Pelvic stone, Blood loss