Pelvic kidney
View article: Acute obstructive pyelonephritis revealing a crossed non-fused renal ectopia in the early postpartum period: A case report
Acute obstructive pyelonephritis revealing a crossed non-fused renal ectopia in the early postpartum period: A case report Open
Non-fused crossed renal ectopia (CRE) is a rare congenital anomaly where one kidney migrates contralaterally without fusion. We report a 31-year-old woman presenting nine days postpartum with febrile abdominal pain revealing a left non-fus…
View article: Simultaneous management of kidney stones and ureteral strictures using tip-bendable ureteral access sheath assisted transabdominal approach combined with laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction
Simultaneous management of kidney stones and ureteral strictures using tip-bendable ureteral access sheath assisted transabdominal approach combined with laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction Open
Purpose The treatment of ureteral strictures combined with kidney stones often necessitates staged surgical intervention, increasing the patient burden and leading to the inefficient use of medical resources. This study aimed to evaluate t…
View article: Imaging findings in Klippel-feil Syndrome with Unilateral Renal Agenesis and Ectopic Pelvic Kidney
Imaging findings in Klippel-feil Syndrome with Unilateral Renal Agenesis and Ectopic Pelvic Kidney Open
View article: What is the significance of a uniformly enlarged fetal kidney with no sign of obstruction and no definable renal pelvis?
What is the significance of a uniformly enlarged fetal kidney with no sign of obstruction and no definable renal pelvis? Open
Uniformly enlarged fetal kidneys without obstructions or a definable renal pelvis may indicate multicystic dysplastic kidney disease, characterized by specific developmental anomalies and detectable through certain diagnostic criteria.
View article: What is the significance of a uniformly enlarged fetal kidney with no sign of obstruction and no definable renal pelvis?
What is the significance of a uniformly enlarged fetal kidney with no sign of obstruction and no definable renal pelvis? Open
Uniformly enlarged fetal kidneys without obstructions or a definable renal pelvis may indicate multicystic dysplastic kidney disease, characterized by specific developmental anomalies and detectable through certain diagnostic criteria.
View article: A CASE OF UTERINE DIDELPHYS WRONGLY DIAGNOSED AS BICORNUATE UTERUS
A CASE OF UTERINE DIDELPHYS WRONGLY DIAGNOSED AS BICORNUATE UTERUS Open
37 year old female presented to gynae emergency as lower abdominal pain with vomiting. On examination abdomen is tender in left iliac fossa. Patient was a known case of bicornuate uterus (diagnosed on laparoscopy few years back), PCOS and …
View article: Renal Preservation During Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair in a Patient With a Pelvic Kidney: A Case Report and Surgical Insight
Renal Preservation During Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair in a Patient With a Pelvic Kidney: A Case Report and Surgical Insight Open
Repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) becomes significantly more complex when complicated by the presence of atypical renal vasculature and an ectopic kidney, as these anatomic variations pose distinct surgical challenges. In these …
View article: A case report on atypically presented Congenital Solitary pelvic kidney with neglected Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) successfully managed with open Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty. Case report
A case report on atypically presented Congenital Solitary pelvic kidney with neglected Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) successfully managed with open Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty. Case report Open
Congenital solitary pelvic kidney is a rare condition that can be complicated by UPJO, potentially leading to loss of renal function. In pelvic kidney with UPJO, imaging may not be straightforward, particularly with late presentation. UPJO…
View article: Preservation of Graft Kidney with De Novo Pelvic Urothelial Carcinoma Via Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: A Case Report
Preservation of Graft Kidney with De Novo Pelvic Urothelial Carcinoma Via Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: A Case Report Open
View article: A rare case of adult ovarian inguinal hernia with an associated pelvic ectopic kidney
A rare case of adult ovarian inguinal hernia with an associated pelvic ectopic kidney Open
View article: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones combined with laser endoscopy for ipsilateral renal cysts: a case report and literature review
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones combined with laser endoscopy for ipsilateral renal cysts: a case report and literature review Open
Renal cysts and renal stones are common diseases in urology, but it is less common for both to coexist in a patient's kidney. In some unsophisticated urology clinics, separate elective treatments for renal cysts and renal stones are usuall…
View article: Laparoscopic-assisted Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in an Ectopic Pelvic Kidney: A Case Report
Laparoscopic-assisted Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in an Ectopic Pelvic Kidney: A Case Report Open
View article: Pelvic ectopic kidney with malrotation: a rare case report of renal cell carcinoma
Pelvic ectopic kidney with malrotation: a rare case report of renal cell carcinoma Open
The incidence of renal cell carcinoma in a pelvic kidney is rare and has only been reported in a very small number of cases. We report a 42 years old female patient presented with haematuria. CT scan showed large heterogeneous soft tissue …
View article: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion in the setting of ectopic pelvic kidney
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion in the setting of ectopic pelvic kidney Open
Objective: We present the case of a 69-year-old female with an ectopic pelvic kidney (EPK) who was indicated for an anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF). We describe the use of a trans-abdominal transperitoneal approach with medial visc…
View article: Outcomes of the Surgical Stone Management in Pelvic Ectopic Kidneys: A Retrospective Comparison of Three Different Approaches
Outcomes of the Surgical Stone Management in Pelvic Ectopic Kidneys: A Retrospective Comparison of Three Different Approaches Open
Background/Objectives: This study evaluates and compares the surgical outcomes of open pyelolithotomy, laparoscopic pyelolithotomy, and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in the management of pelvic ectopic kidney stones. Methods: A retr…
View article: Curative effect of laparoscopic ureteral end-to-side anastomosis at the pelvic level for a duplex kidney in children
Curative effect of laparoscopic ureteral end-to-side anastomosis at the pelvic level for a duplex kidney in children Open
Background To analyze the clinical efficacy and experience with laparoscopic ureteral end-to-side anastomosis at the pelvic level for a duplex kidney (DK) in children. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of 20 children diagnosed with…
View article: Laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy for pelvic kidney stones
Laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy for pelvic kidney stones Open
Introduction: Ectopic kidneys, including those situated in the pelvic region, are at a higher risk of nephrolithiasis, specially due to impaired drainage of the pyelocaliceal system. Performing percutaneous procedures on pelvic kidneys pre…
View article: Solitary Fused Pelvic Kidney with Limb Agenesis
Solitary Fused Pelvic Kidney with Limb Agenesis Open
View article: Pelvic Ectopic Kidney in an Adult: Robotic‐Assisted Surgical Treatment of Unrecognized Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
Pelvic Ectopic Kidney in an Adult: Robotic‐Assisted Surgical Treatment of Unrecognized Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Open
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is observed in approximately 30% of patients with ectopic kidneys. Due to the narrow pelvic space and risk of injuring aberrant structures, an ectopic pelvic kidney with UPJO presents a unique trea…
View article: Simultaneous management of kidney stones and ureteral strictures using tip-bendable ureteral access sheath assisted transabdominal approach combined with laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction
Simultaneous management of kidney stones and ureteral strictures using tip-bendable ureteral access sheath assisted transabdominal approach combined with laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction Open
Purpose The treatment of ureteral strictures combined with kidney stones often necessitates staged surgical intervention, increasing the patient burden and leading to the inefficient use of medical resources. This study aimed to evaluate t…
View article: Simultaneous management of kidney stones and ureteral strictures using tip-bendable ureteral access sheath assisted transabdominal approach combined with laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction
Simultaneous management of kidney stones and ureteral strictures using tip-bendable ureteral access sheath assisted transabdominal approach combined with laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction Open
Purpose The treatment of ureteral strictures combined with kidney stones often necessitates staged surgical intervention, increasing the patient burden and leading to the inefficient use of medical resources. This study aimed to evaluate t…
View article: Endovascular Management of an Isolated Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm in a Patient with an Ectopic Pelvic Kidney: A Case Report
Endovascular Management of an Isolated Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm in a Patient with an Ectopic Pelvic Kidney: A Case Report Open
Isolated iliac aneurysms are rare, and their management becomes complex when accompanied by ectopic pelvic kidneys due to altered vascular anatomy. We report a 58-year-old male with an incidentally discovered 53.5 mm left common iliac arte…
View article: Hybrid repair of aortic aneurysm in a patient with a congenital pelvic kidney
Hybrid repair of aortic aneurysm in a patient with a congenital pelvic kidney Open
We describe a patient with an asymptomatic infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. Treatment decisions were complicated by the presence of a left congenital pelvic kidney supplied by two renal arteries originating from the proximal common il…
View article: Robot-Assisted Pyelolithotomy in Pelvic Kidney
Robot-Assisted Pyelolithotomy in Pelvic Kidney Open
Background/Objectives: Pelvic kidney is a congenital anomaly characterized by the kidney’s failure to ascend to its normal anatomical location during early embryonic development. This anomaly complicates traditional surgical approaches for…
View article: Large Renal Calculus in a Patient With Crossed Fused Ectopic Kidney Managed With Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Case Report
Large Renal Calculus in a Patient With Crossed Fused Ectopic Kidney Managed With Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Case Report Open
Congenital anomalies are not regularly seen in day-to-day practice. Crossed fused renal anomalies are even rarer. A 50-year-old female patient presented with right-sided pain in the abdomen with intermittent episodes of burning micturition…
View article: Ectopic pelvic kidney associated with uretero-pelvic junction obstruction: a case report
Ectopic pelvic kidney associated with uretero-pelvic junction obstruction: a case report Open
Ectopic kidneys though uncommon can be associated with other anomalies of the genitourinary system such as uretero-pelvic junction obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux and upper urinary tract abnormalities. These associations present surgica…
View article: Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal unilateral multicystic dysplasia with ectopic pelvic kidney: A rare case report
Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal unilateral multicystic dysplasia with ectopic pelvic kidney: A rare case report Open
View article: Successful Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for a Large Kidney Stone in a Pelvic Ectopic Kidney: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Successful Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for a Large Kidney Stone in a Pelvic Ectopic Kidney: A Case Report and Review of Literature Open
An ectopic kidney is a condition in which one or both kidneys are located outside of their normal anatomical position, typically lower than usual, and are prone to stone disease. In the past, most patients required open surgical treatment,…
View article: Recurrent abdominal pain: Be alert for complications of pelvic ectopic kidney
Recurrent abdominal pain: Be alert for complications of pelvic ectopic kidney Open
View article: Zinner syndrome with contralateral hydronephrosis: A rare congenital condition
Zinner syndrome with contralateral hydronephrosis: A rare congenital condition Open